ECTS - Topics in Cultural Studies
Topics in Cultural Studies (ELIT525) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topics in Cultural Studies | ELIT525 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| None |
| Course Language | English |
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| 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, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims at acquainting the students with topics and themes in cultural studies. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Studies in culture. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is culture? | What is culture? |
| 2 | Nation, nationalism | Nation, nationalism |
| 3 | Empire, imperialism | Empire, imperialism |
| 4 | Race, racism, racialism, ethnicity | Race, racism, racialism, ethnicity |
| 5 | Identity/ies | Identity/ies |
| 6 | Class | Class |
| 7 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 8 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 9 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 10 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 11 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 12 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 13 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 14 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 15 | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny | Study of different literary works to illustrate the topic under scrutiny |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. R. Williams. Keywords |
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| 2. A.Giddens. Modernity and Identity | |
| 3. S.Hall. Representations | |
| 4. M. Starry& P.Childs. British Cultural Identities | |
| 5. N. Abercrombie. British Society | |
| Other Sources | 6. w.Scott. Ivanhoe, |
| 7. Mrs. Gaskell. North and South, | |
| 8. W.B. Yeats. “Easter 1916” | |
| 9. T.Stoppard. “Hapgood” | |
| 10. E. Bond. Early Morning | |
| 11. H. Brenton. “Romans in Britain” | |
| 12. H. Kureishi. “Borderline” | |
| 13. T. Wertenbaker. “Love of the Nightingale” |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 4 | 50 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||