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Program of American Culture and Literature (English)

About the Programme

Key Learning Outcomes

  1. PO1possess advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by updated course material in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  2. PO2has the capacity to apply advanced knowledge of the research methods and techniques used in the field of American Culture and Literature to cultural, social, political, artistic and ethical fields.
  3. PO3be highly familiar with Western culture in general and Anglo-Saxon and American culture in particular and use this familiarity to think, inquire and criticize in a creative and dynamic fashion.
  4. PO4conduct studies independently and as a team-member in order to solve complex and unexpected problems in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  5. PO5critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  6. PO6has knowledge about contemporary topics in American Culture and Literature and contemporary cultural and global problems.
  7. PO7has knowledge of literary genres and periods with regard to their historical development, their main characteristics and differences from each other.
  8. PO8possess the knowledge of research techniques and methids used in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  9. PO9conduct interdisciplinary research and analysis in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  10. PO10use the informatics, communication and computer technologies required by studies in the field of American Culture and Literature.
  11. PO11be competent in comparing different language structures in English and Turkish, meaning making, and transfering them to written and oral expression.
  12. PO12be highly competent in the English language and make detailed analyses in language, culture and literature.
  13. PO13speaks and uses a second language at an elementary level.
  14. PO14has professional and social ethics and responsibility.