Humour (ELIT433) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Humour ELIT433 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to analyse the concept of humour in British cinema and television; socio-political, cultural, and psychological perspectives through a selection of films and TV serials
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learn the definition of humour and the fundamental theories of humour
  • Improve their synopsis writing skills
  • Acquire the ability to make scholarly comments on a specific film genre
  • Acquire the ability to apply theoretical knowledge on the films and television serials they watch
  • Acquire information about the specific British humour in the film adaptations of products of English literature
Course Content The concept of humour in British cinema and television; socio-political, cultural, and psychological perspectives through a selection of films and TV serials

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definitions: Humour Humour and Wit Fundamental Theories of Humour Literature into Film: Theory and Practical Approaches
2 General Information about Charlie Chaplin’s Films The Gold Rush Literature into Film: Theory and Practical Approaches
3 Modern Times Sinema Okuryazarlığı
4 The Great Dictator Sinema Okuryazarlığı
5 Pride and Prejudice Literature into Film: Theory and Practical Approaches
6 Bridget Jones’s Diary I Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
7 Four Weddings and a Funeral Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
8 TV Serials: The Black Adder Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
9 Monty Python and the Holy Grail Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
10 Midterm Exam Revision
11 Yes, Prime Minister Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
12 The Office Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
13 Film.: A Trilogy Shaun of the Dead Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
14 Hot Fuzz Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
15 The World’s End Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature
16 Final Exam Revision

Sources

Course Book 1. Cahir, Constanzo Linda. Literature into film: Theory and Practical Approaches. USA: McFarland & Company, 2006.
Other Sources 2. Desmond, M. John, Peter Hawkes. Adaptation: Studying Film and Literature. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2006.
3. Arslantepe, Mehmet. Sinema Okuryazarlığı. Kocaeli: Umuttepe Yayınları, 2012.
4. Critchley, Simon. On Humour. London: Routledge, 2004.
5. Nash, Walter. The Language of Humour. London: Longman, 2001.
6. Kimber, John. The Art of Charlie Chaplin. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2000.
7. Robinson, David. Charlie Chaplin: The Art of Comedy. London: Thames & Hudson, 1996.
8. Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. England: Penguin Popular Classics, 1994.
9. Pocock, Guy. Modern Humour (1880-1955). London: J.M. Dent, 1940.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 30
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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 To be able to use English language competently concerning four basic skills, namely listening, reading, speaking, and writing X
2 To have extensive theoretical knowledge about English literature. X
3 To gain knowledge about literary theories and to be able to apply these theories to various literary texts X
4 To acquire detailed knowledge about British culture in all its aspects X
5 To be able to compare and contrast English literature with other literatures through works from different periods and genres. X
6 To be able to compare and contrast British culture with other cultures X
7 To plan, organize, and conduct the activities related to the field X
8 To acquire the skills of creative, critical, and analytical thinking X
9 To gain knowledge about how to conduct an academic research and to use the acquired knowledge in accordance with the purpose of the research X
10 To acquire professional ethics and to use them in the process of research and production X
11 The ability to translate various kinds of texts from different disciplines both from English into Turkish and from Turkish into English X
12 To get prepared for professional life by developing a sense of responsibility through individual tasks and group projects X
13 To be able to understand and decipher various discourses involved in literature such as literary, philosophical, psychological, cultural, critical and theoretical discourses in English language X
14 To be able to understand and be a part of world culture X

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 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 126