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Program of American Culture and Literature (English)

ACL462

GRADUATION PROJECT

Course Code
ACL462
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Acquire an understanding of theories of a selected topic in literary or cultural studies.
  2. Develop critical thinking approaches and rhetorical skills to construct arguments.
  3. Specialize in a particular topic by applying research skills and writing a well-developed research paper.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with the ability to do research, develop ideas and submit a written project on a particular theme/topic related to the curriculum under the guidance of a supervisor.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction and topic brainstorming
2nd Week Topic selection and problem definition ? discussion of preliminary sources
3rd Week Beginning to format the Project Proposal
4th Week Submission of the Project Proposal (10 percent)
5th Week NO CLASS -Interviews and research throughout the week
6th Week Interviews and research (working and reporting in class, bring your notes to the class)
7th Week Interviews and research (working and reporting in class, bring your notes to the class)
8th Week Interviews and research (working and reporting in class, bring your notes to the class)
9th Week Submission of the "Progress Report" and Impact Summary draft (40percent)
10th Week NO CLASS - Production stage (classroom/library)
11th Week Production stage (classroom/library)
12th Week Production stage (classroom/library)
13th Week Production stage (classroom/library)
14th Week Production stage (classroom/library)
15th Week NO CLASS
16th Week Final Submissions (40percent). Printed copies are due in the final week
Recommended or Required ReadingDepending on the subject selected by the student, different reading lists will be provided by the supervisor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 20
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 8 8
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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