will be able to know the historical period in English literature from the Renaissance period to postmodern era.
will be able to analyze the literary texts in terms of language and style.
will be able to interpret literary works.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
English Literature I
Course Description
The course aims at the analysis of texts in English Literature from the Renaissance Period to Modern Period, the intrdocution of historical background and the interpretation of literary texts by using literary terms.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
Dr. Faustus (C. Marlowe) and 'The Shoemaker and the Devil' (A. Chekhov)
3rd Week
'Lamb to the Slaughter' (Roald Dahl) and Trifles (Susan Glaspell)
4th Week
Herland (C. Perkins Gilman) Chapters 1-6
5th Week
Herland (C. Perkins Gilman) Chapters 7-12
6th Week
'My Oedipus Complex' (Frank O'Connor) and 'Sredni Vashtar' (Saki)
7th Week
'Araby' (Jmaes Joyce) and 'Charles' (Shirley Jackson)
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
'Desiree's Baby' (Kate Chopin) and 'The Doll's House (K. Mansfield)
10th Week
The Fifth Child - Parts 1,2,3
11th Week
The Fifth Child - Parts 4,5
12th Week
'To Room Nineteen' (Doris Lessing) and 'Bliss' (K. Mansfield)
13th Week
Absurd Drama samples
14th Week
Waiting for Godot (Samuel Beckett)
Recommended or Required Reading
England in Literature (James Miller). Macbeth Edition
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
