Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
AMERICAN SHORT STORY II AKE228 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals The purpose of the course is teach students not only the history of the short story from mid-twentieth century to today in America but also endow them with the necessary skills to analyse and interpret a short story
Course Content Starting with mid-twentieth century the best examples of the American short story are discussed and studied in the class. Each short story is discussed in relation with its writer, date of publication, style, genre and other relevant elements.
Learning Outcomes 1) The student has extensive knowledge of American culture and literature and the historical, social, economic, political, philosophical and scientific developments shaped in this culture and literature from the beginning to present.
2) The student defines the history, stages and distinctive literary, formal and stylistic characteristics of American Literature.
3) The student evaluates and discusses historical, scientific, cultural, sociological and economic events related to American Literature.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the Course Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Sherwood Anderson I Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
3. Week Sherwood Anderson II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
4. Week Wiliam Faulkner Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
5. Week J. D. Salinger I Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
6. Week J. D. Salinger II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
7. Week Carson McCullers Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Flannery O'Connor Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
9. Week Flannery O'Connor II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
10. Week Truman Capote Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
11. Week John Cheever Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
12. Week Richard Yates I Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week Richard Yates II Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework
14. Week Raymond Carver Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Large Group Discussion
Brain Based Learning 		Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Carver, R. and Tom Jenks. American Short Story Masterpieces. Dell Publications, 1989.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15444
PY25444
PY35444
PY45000
PY55000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 13 3
Homework 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 4
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 8
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload