Information Package / Course Catalogue
English Literature II
Course Code: INO202
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Define basic knowledge of samples from classics of English literature,and analyze these samples; explain basic types within the contexts of literary periods and related literary concepts; develop language skills through the practice of language skills and cultural knowledge attained from the study of selected texts.

Course Content

This course is a continuation of English Literature I. It explores a variety of literary texts from a range of eras and writers of British and American literature and literary works written in English, accordingly. Students will have the chance to practice their knowledge about key terms and concepts by analyzing literary texts in order to identify these concepts and their use in a text. The course will provide a solid foundation about the fundamental movements and periods in literature written in English. Through the use of selected literary texts from various periods, fundamental concepts, terms, techniques and literary, philosophical and scientific approaches in these literatures will be examined. Student teachers are expected to prepare focused writing assignments for designated topics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify main stages of the history of English literature.
2.Describe basic literary concepts within historical perspective.
3.Identify classical texts from English literature
4.Interpret to interpret classical texts of English literature.
5.Connects the social and political developments of the period with the works written.
6.Interpret the selected literary works in the light of social and political developments of the period and project as presents.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The Norton Introduction to Literature (Shorter Twelve Edition)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
1. Point of views2. Hills Like White Elephants by HemingwayThe Jilting of Granny weatherall by Porter
Week 2 - Theoretical
Rushdie's Midnight Children's First Chapter
Week 3 - Theoretical
Young Goodman Brown by HawthorneThe Rocking Horse WinnerSymbols, Allegory, and Fantasy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Waiting for Godot
Week 5 - Theoretical
Where are you going, Where have you been by OatesA very old man with Enormous Wings by MarquezEvaluation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Waste Land
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Drunkard by O'ConnorThe Guest by Albert CamusEvaluation
Week 8 - Theoretical
The Drunkard by O'ConnorThe Guest by Albert Camus (midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Humor and IronyLady Lazarus by Sylvia PlathAriel by Sylvia Plath
Week 10 - Theoretical
Top girls
Week 11 - Theoretical
Of Mice and Men
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Kugelmass Episode by Woody AllenA Municipal Report by O. HenryEvaluation
Week 13 - Theoretical
The great Gatsby
Week 14 - Theoretical
Roman Fever by WhartonA New Leaf by FitzgeraldEvaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination120020
Final Examination140040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
OÇ-6
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026