The Rise of the Novel (ELIT511) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
The Rise of the Novel ELIT511 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Dersin öğretim elemanı (Academic staff)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to examine the emergence and development of the novel as a distinctive and popular literary form in England in the eighteenth century by studying, within the context of the complex social and economic changes and debates of the period, selected representative novels by prominent eighteenth century novelists.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • are able to relate the emergence of the novel in the eighteenth century to the social, cultural and literary context of the period.
  • are acquainted with the major forms and sub-genres of the eighteenth century novel.
  • are acquainted with the development of the novel as a distinctive and popular literary form throughout the eighteenth century.
  • have improved their ability to do an informed study and analysis of novels.
Course Content Development of the novel as a literary genre and representative 18th century British novels.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the Course:The Novel and the social, economic,cultural and literary context.
2 The Novel and the social, economic, cultural and literary context. Assigned articles
3 The Novel and the social, economic, cultural and literary context Assigned articles
4 Presentation and Discussion: Moll Flanders Moll Flanders
5 Presentation and Discussion: Moll Flanders Moll Flanders
6 Presentation and Discussion: Pamela Pamela
7 Presentation and Discussion: Pamela Pamela
8 Presentation and Discussion: Joseph Andrews Joseph Andrews
9 Presentation and Discussion: Joseph Andrews Joseph Andrews
10 Presentation and Discussion: Tristram Shandy Tristram Shandy
11 Presentation and Discussion: Tristram Shandy Tristram Shandy
12 Presentation and Discussion: Humphry Clinker Humphry Clinker
13 Presentation and Discussion: Humphry Clinker Humphry Clinker
14 Presentation and Discussion: Emma Emma
15 Presentation and Discussion: Emma Emma
16 Final Exam Review

Sources

Other Sources 2. Allen, Walter. The English Novel, 1954.
6. Spacks, Patricia Meyer. Novel Beginnings: Experiments in Eighteenth-Century English Fiction, 2006.
7. Stevenson, John Allen. The British Novel, Defoe to Austen. A Critical History, 1990.
8. Watt, Ian. The Rise of the Novel: Studies in Defoe, Richardson and Fielding, 1987.
11. Hunter J.Paul. Before Novels: The Cultural Contexts of Eighteenth Century English Fiction, 1990.
12. Kraft, Elizabeth. Character and Cosciousness in Eighteenth Century Comic Fiction, 1992.
13. London, April. The Cambridge Introduction to the Eighteenth Century Novel, 2002.
14. Richetty, John. The English Novel in History, 1999.
15. Mc Keon, Michael. The Origins of the English Novel 1600-1740, 1987.
16. Roberts, Andrew Michael (ed). The Novel: From Its Origins to the Present Day, 1994.
17. Abrams, M.H. A Glossary of Literary Terms
Course Book 9. The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. I

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 40
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop understanding of translation theories, concepts and history, and their application to the processes used in translating
2 Develop critical knowledge and understanding of current issues, European Union and international relations, law and technical issues in terms of translation studies
3 Detect, define, formulate and solve the problems to be encountered in translation process
4 Acquire the skills of translation analysis, criticism and hermeneutics
5 Develop critical understanding of international affairs and cultural studies regarding to profession of translation
6 Improve skills of research techniques, use CAT tools, databases and other printed and electronic devices and sources efficiently
7 Develop efficient individual and group working skills, build self-confidence for taking responsibility and acquire powerful communication skills
8 Build awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and sustain continuous personal development
9 Acquire knowledge on ethical and professional issues in translation
10 Build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications.
11 Build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation studies and gather information about the problems of the contemporary world
12 Improve skills to use source and target languages fluently in presentations and academic studies
13 Acquire knowledge on terminology management and global translation quality standards at a professional level

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 15 15
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 128