General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU-Q-218
Course Title:	Introduction to Victorian Poetry
Course Semester:	1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 1 0 1 1
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
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):	Dr. Zübeyir SAVAŞ
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	Introduction to Victorian Poetry course aims to guide the rich and complex world of Victorian poetry. By exposing a range of poetic voices and forms, this course facilitates an understanding of the key themes, social concerns, and aesthetic movements that shaped the literary landscape of Victorian England. Through close reading and analysis exercises, this course helps improve the critical skills to identify and interpret poetic devices, explore the relationship between form and content, and uncover the historical and cultural contexts that inform these works.
Course Objective:	The Introduction to Victorian Poetry course will equip students with the skills to navigate the diverse landscape of Victorian poetry confidently. Students will explore critical themes and aesthetic movements, analyse poetic techniques, and understand the historical context of these works. Through close reading and critical analysis, students develop an appreciation for the artistry and enduring relevance of Victorian poetry, connecting it to their perspectives and the world around them.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

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) By the end of this course, students will be able to: - Identify the common aspects of the Victorian era, such as the economic, political, and social improvements that took place in England between 1832 and 1901.

2) By the end of this course, students will be able to: - Identify and analyse key themes and concerns prevalent in Victorian poetry, such as industrialisation, social reform, religion, and the role of women.

3) - Explain the relationship between form and content in Victorian poetry, demonstrating how poetic devices contribute to meaning and effect.

4) - Situate Victorian poems within their historical and cultural contexts, demonstrating an understanding of how social and intellectual currents influenced literary production.

5) - Apply close reading techniques to uncover layers of meaning and ambiguity in Victorian poetry.

6) - Recognise and explain the influence of major aesthetic movements on Victorian poetry, including Romanticism, Pre-Raphaelitism, and Aestheticism.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	A brief history of Victorian England - Social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of the era
2)	Alfred, Lord Tennyson - A critical analysis of the poems "Ulysses" and "Lotos Eaters"
3)	- The critical analysis of the poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade"
4)	A brief analysis of the life and art of Robert Browning
5)	- Explanation of the term "dramatic monologue" - The critical analysis of the poem "Fra Lippo Lippi"
6)	- Detailed explanation of the term "dramatic monologue" - The critical analysis of the poem "My Last Duchess"
7)	The life and art of Elizabeth Barrett Browning - A brief information about the collection "Sonnets from the Portuguese"
8)	Critical reading of the poems “The Lost Bower” and “The Deserted Garden” concerning gender relations in Victorian England
9)	A brief information about Dante Gabriel Rossetti's life and art - Particular features of the Pre-Raphaelite
10)	A critical analysis of the poem "The Blessed Damozel"
11)	The life and art of Matthew Arnold General discussions on Matthew Arnold's works
12)	A critical analysis of the poems "Dover Beach" and "The Scholar Gipsy"
13)	-The life and art of Thomas Hardy -The themes of life and death in poems “Ah, Are You Digging On My Grave”, “After a Journey”,“Afterwards”, “The Last Signal”, and “An August Midnight”
14)	Final comments and wrapping up the semestre Questions and Answers
References: Armstrong, I. (2005). Victorian Poetry: Poetry, Poetics and Politics. Routledge. Buckley, J. (2004). The Victorian Temper: A Study in Literary Culture. Routledge. Christ, C. T. (1994). Victorian Poetic Structures: George Eliot, Tennyson, Swinburne, and Rossetti. University of Virginia Press. Landow, G. P. (2007). Aestheticism and Critical Theory from Ruskin to Yeats. Princeton University Press. Shaw, W. D. (1976). The Lucid Veil: Poetic Truth in the Victorian Age. Cambridge University Press.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts of nutrition and medical sciences.
2) Knows the two-way relationship between nutrition and health.
3) Knows food, nutrition and health legislation.
4) Has sufficient knowledge of professional terminology.
5) Provides training and consultancy in the field of nutrition and dietetics to individuals, families and society.
6) He/she carries out studies in his/her field independently using his/her knowledge and takes part in research, projects and activities in collaboration with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
7) He/she carries out his/her profession in line with scientific research, evidence, developing technology, current literature and health policies.
8) Performs professional practices in line with ethical principles and standards. Sets an example for colleagues and society with his/her behavior.
9) Accesses international literature in the field using at least one foreign language, evaluates it and uses it for professional development.
10) Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
11) Learns effective written and verbal communication in the professional field.
12) Has the general cultural knowledge required for the profession.
13) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and transforms it into behavior.
14) Can communicate effectively with patients' relatives, doctors and colleagues and provide information.
15) Acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules regarding duties, rights and responsibilities in nutrition and dietetics practices. Takes responsibility as an individual and team member in the organization, execution and evaluation of the service in the field of nutrition and dietetics with the knowledge and skills acquired, within the framework of quality management and processes.

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.)	14	14
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	14
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		44
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		1