NURSING (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

IKU-Q-223

Course Title:

Introduction To American Drama

Course Semester:

1. Semester / Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
1	0	1	1

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

University Elective

Level of course:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Güllü Yavuz

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The primary aim of the Introduction to American Drama course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the development, themes, and forms of American drama from the early twentieth century to the contemporary period. The course seeks to explore drama not only as a literary genre but also as a cultural and historical reflection of American society. Through the close reading and discussion of selected plays, students will examine how American playwrights have represented social, political, and psychological realities on stage. The course also aims to enhance students’ ability to analyze dramatic texts critically and to understand theatre as both an artistic and social practice.
Course Objective:	By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the historical development of American drama from the early twentieth century to the contemporary period. 2. Identify and describe major dramatic movements such as realism, expressionism, absurdism, and experimental theatre. 3. Analyze selected American plays within their social, cultural, and historical contexts. 4. Interpret recurring themes such as family, identity, gender, race, class, and the American Dream in dramatic texts. 5. Examine the key elements of drama — character, conflict, theme, dialogue, and symbolism — in American plays. 6. Discuss the role of theatre as a reflection and critique of American society. 7. Differentiate between drama as a written text and as a performed art form. 8. Develop critical thinking, analytical reading, and academic writing skills through engagement with dramatic works. 9. Evaluate the contributions of major American playwrights to both national and world theatre traditions.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Explain the historical development and main periods of American drama.
2) Identify and exemplify major dramatic movements such as realism, expressionism, and absurdism.
3) Analyze American plays within their social, cultural, and historical contexts.
4) Evaluate drama as both a literary text and a performative art form.
5) Discuss American drama as an art that reflects and critiques the nation’s cultural and social structures.
6) Develop critical thinking, interpretation, and academic writing skills through engagement with dramatic texts.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Interpret key themes such as family, identity, gender, race, class, and the American Dream in selected plays.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Examine the dramatic elements of a play — including character, conflict, theme, symbol, and dialogue.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

Introduction to American Drama • Introduction to the course • Syllabus overview • What is drama? Key elements of a play • Features of American drama

Susan Glaspell – Trifles • 20. yüzyıl başı Amerikan tiyatrosu• Cinsiyet rolleri ve ev yaşamı• Amerikan dramında realizmSusan Glaspell, Trifles (tam metin)

Susan Glaspell – Trifles • Symbolism in the play• Feminist perspectives• Class discussion: Justice and gender criticisms.

Eugene O’Neill – The Hairy Ape • Amerikan dramında Ekspresyonizm• Sınıf mücadelesi ve kimlik• Sanayileşme ve yabancılaşma

Eugene O’Neill – The Hairy Ape • Symbolism of the ape and the ship• Tragedy and social critique• Discussion: Modern man and society

Tennessee Williams – A Streetcar Named Desire • Southern Gothic and realism• Gender, desire, and power dynamics• Setting as symbolic space

Tennessee Williams – A Streetcar Named Desire • Blanche and Stanley as opposing forces• The theme of illusion vs. reality• Discussion of The American Dream

Midterm Exam

Arthur Miller – Death of a Salesman • Post-war America and the American Dream• Family conflict and disillusionment• Miller’s realism and stage techniques

10)

Arthur Miller – Death of a Salesman • Willy Loman as tragic hero• Memory and time on stage• Discussion: Success and failure in American culture

11)

Reginald Rose – Twelve Angry Men • American justice system and democracy• Prejudice, bias, and moral responsibility• The jury room as a microcosm of society

12)

Reginald Rose – Twelve Angry Men • Character dynamics and persuasion• The role of dialogue in conflict resolution• debate on justice and fairness

13)

Edward Albee – The Zoo Story • The Theatre of the Absurd in America• Alienation and isolation• Symbolism of the bench and the animals

14)

Edward Albee – The Zoo Story • Class and social tensions• Jerry as outsider figure• Discussion: Human connection in modern society

15)

Final Exam

References:

Albee, E. (1959). The Zoo Story. Samuel French.

Bigsby, C. (Ed.). (2006). The Cambridge Companion to Modern American Culture. Cambridge University Press.

Bigsby, C. W. E. (Ed.). (1997). The Cambridge Companion to Arthur Miller. Cambridge University Press.

Bottoms, S. (Ed.). (2005). The Cambridge Companion to Edward Albee. Cambridge University Press.

Glaspell, S. (1916). Trifles. Frank Shay.

Miller, A. (1949). Death of a Salesman. Viking Press.

O’Neill, E. (1922). The Hairy Ape. Boni & Liveright.

Rose, R. (1955). Twelve Angry Men. Dramatic Publishing.

Williams, T. (1947). A Streetcar Named Desire. New Directions.

Wilmeth, D. B., & Bigsby, C. (Eds.). (2006). The Cambridge History of American Theatre: Volume III: Post-World War II to the 1990s. Cambridge University Press.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	6	7	8	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories and models that are the basis of professional practices.
2) Acts in accordance with nursing values and ethical principles.
3) Demonstrate skills appropriate for nursing roles.
4) Nursing uses the care process effectively and gives place to evidence-based practices in care.
5) Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to nursing practices.
6) It uses information and maintenance technologies.
7) Takes part in at least one of the scientific research, project and innovation-oriented studies.
8) It takes an active role in the protection, development and maintenance of the health of the individual, family and society.
9) The intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team works in cooperation.
10) Communicates effectively with the individual, family, society and colleagues.
11) Uses critical thinking and problem solving approach in nursing practice.
12) Uses leadership skills in nursing-oriented work areas.
13) Communicates effectively using at least one foreign language and monitors developments in the field.	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
14) It continues its professional development by adopting lifelong learning.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	14
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		16
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		0