Amerikan Kültürü ve Edebiyatı Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The aim of the program is to provide students with a critical perspective in the field of social sciences and to develop their skills in expressing their thoughts both in written and oral form. In today's globalization and internet age, where the importance of borders is gradually disappearing, the program brings together the disciplines of literature and culture related to this concept and offers students a comprehensive curriculum that sheds light on both American culture and the universal agenda. In this context, students who have the opportunity to train themselves in literature, language and other social science disciplines gain not only their own culture, values ​​and thoughts, but also the ability to understand the perspectives of cultures and gain a comparative perspective.

• Education and training are provided in the form of formal, open or distance education. In addition, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry, health institutions and workplaces.

- To be able to internalise and discuss concepts and ideas, facts and approaches, critical methods and insights related to English American culture and literature

- To be able to comprehend the different disciplines (such as sociology, psychology, politics, history, art history, linguistics, literature, geography, philosophy, theology) within American culture and literature and the relationships between these disciplines and to be able to present academic studies within a multidisciplinary framework.

- To be able to have knowledge about American socio-cultural structure (ethnic and regional differences, intercultural interaction, pluralist perspective, political structure, democratic opening, domestic and foreign policy, intellectual currents), economy and politics

-To be able to analyse different periods of American official and cultural history in the context of history, politics, culture, art and especially literature and to make inferences about their ideological structures.

- To create awareness about Western culture and cultural history in general and to be able to apply the knowledge gained in Western culture and literatures and Turkish culture and literature comparatively

- To be able to read literary, cultural and artistic products/texts (novel, poem, story, review, cinema, magazine, newspaper, television, advertisement, theatre, painting, sculpture, music, architecture, folklore, sports) with cultural criticism approaches and to analyse these cultural texts and the developing and changing discourses related to them

- To be able to develop analytical approach and critical thinking skills through literary and cultural criticism

- To be able to communicate orally and in writing by using the appropriate English and terminology required by the field in a competent manner

- To be able to work independently and / or with a group by gaining the knowledge and skills to work in scientific research and projects

- To be able to present his/her scientific researches, project activity reports, creative writing works in written or oral form by using scientific writing techniques (MLA)

- To be able to use communication skills and technologies competently

- To be able to become competent in the translation of all kinds of texts, primarily literary texts - To be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills with professional and ethical responsibility

- To be able to transfer the knowledge, critical perspective and flexibility gained from American culture and literature to other areas of life and professional levels (teaching, lecturing, counselling, interpreting, international relations, editing, etc.).

- Ability to work independently and take responsibility

(1) To be able to carry out an advanced level study related to the field independently.

(2) To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to the field.

(3) To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.

- Learning Competence

(1) To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach,

(2) To be able to identify learning needs and to be able to direct his/her learning.

(3) To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

- Communication and Social Competence 

(1) To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field; to be able to convey his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally.

(2) To be able to share his/her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in his/her field with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.

(3) To be able to organise and implement projects and activities for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.

(4) To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.

(5) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level required by the field.

- Field Specific Competence

(1) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the data related to the field.

(2) To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Students must attend classes, practices and examinations. Students' attendance is followed by the Instructor concerned. For almost all required and technical elective courses there are written examinations, in which most cases student must solve selected problems by calculation. One midterm examination is given during each semester. Dates of midterm examinations are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester. In addition to midterm examinations and other work, students are required to take a final examination. Final examinations are held at the appropriate place and hour as decided and announced by the Department. Students are given a make-up examination for any examination which they have not attended if it is accepted by the Faculty Administrative Comittee that there exist genuine and valid reasons for this.

The semester grades are determined by adding fourty percent of the midterm exam and sixty percent of the final exam grade. The type and contribution of the educational activities such as reports, homeworks, quizzes, seminar presentations or individual oral discussions, and performance in laboratory work on the assessment are announced by the instructor at the beginning of the semester. In the new assessment system which has been introduced since the academic year of 2004-2005, the semester grades are assessed through Relative Assessment System. The success states of the students are specified by Grade Point Averages (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) computed at the end of each term. (GPA) is the weighted grade average of the term the student is enrolled in. CGPA is the weighted grade average of the students computed by considering all the courses in the course plan of the enrolled department or program starting from the entrance to the university. (GPA) and (CGPA) are computed with the weighted grade averages.

Weighted grade average is obtained by dividing the sum of the product of course credits and the weight coefficients equivalent of the letter grades to the total credit. Both (GPA) and CGPA are determined by adding all the grades students get from credit courses ranging from (AA) to (FF) to assessment. Students whose CGPA value is at least 2.00 are considered successful on condition that no course has been marked as (FF), (FD). Students whose CGPA values are below 2.00 are considered failure. Starting from the end of the second term, Students’ GPAs have to be at least 1.80 to be able to take classes of the upper terms. For the assessment of success of the students enrolled in before the academic year of 2004-2005, if the final exam and the semester grades exceed 60 or be equal to 60 , the student will be successful from this course. Courses which do not require midterm and/or final examinations are determined by the course teacher. Under these circumstances, the semester grade is given by evaluating the work done throughout the semester. In the nontechnical optional courses, students and lecturer arrange the method of evaluation. The student’s success in these courses is awarded by “successful” in the transcript of records.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• Students who want to enroll in the department must complete the processes / exams determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent programme at home or abroad can apply for transfer. The acceptance of students is examined and evaluated before the start of the semester, considering the conditions of each student and the degree to which he / she has applied. More detailed information about admission to the University is available in the Institution Catalogue.

• The graduates enjoy productive careers in the public and private sectors of Turkey and countries abroad, in such fields as business finance, government, international relations, education, the media, technology, and the arts, to name only a few.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification is valid at all times.