İngiliz Dili ve Edebiyatı (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The department of English Language and Literature aims to educate philologists who have adopted ethical values, who are aware of the realities of the world, who have adopted the importance of lifelong learning, equipped with the knowledge, skills and approaches necessary to serve in all areas of English philology. The BA programme consisting of a total of 8 semesters in 4 years, aims to provide students with an advanced level of language skills, core knowledge in literary terms, literary history, literary theory and criticism, culture, and vocational competence in language, literature, criticism and cultural studies.

• Learning occurs in formal, open, or distance education formats. Additionally, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships/training in industries, health institutions and various workplaces.

Upon completing the undergraduate programme, graduates are expected to:

• Have gained adequate knowledge of English Language, Literature and Culture

• Have obtained a general knowledge of Literatures in English (USA, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, Australia, etc.)

• Have adequate knowledge of literary genres, concepts and terms

• Have theoretical and practical knowledge of the systematic structure, mechanics and transformations of language

• Be able to apply literary, critical, historical and linguistic approaches to textual analysis

• Have knowledge of a second foreign language, other than English

• Be able to comparatively apply their knowledge of English Literature and Culture to other Western Cultures and Literatures as well as Turkish Culture and Literature

• Be able to produce efficient translations by developing translation strategies for different text types

• Be able to utilise analytic strategies during the process of freethinking and incorporate the results in critical and creative processes to generate new ideas and projects

• Be able to transfer the extent of knowledge, communication skills, critical viewpoint and flexibility they have gained through the study of culture and literature to other areas of life (teaching, tourist guiding, translation, international relations, editing, etc.)

• Have developed a world view that is aware and critical of elements such as language, religion, gender, cultural and sexual identities and diversities

Be able to make use of the knowledge and skills they have obtained in awareness of their professional and ethical responsibilities, and develop independent operative skills by taking initiative

Advanced proficiency in the following key competencies is demonstrated:

• Literacy skills

• Multilingual proficiency

• Digital literacy

• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

• Citizenship competence

• Entrepreneurial competence

• Cultural awareness and expression competence.

• The methods of assessment and evaluation, including the types of examinations and their contribution to the course grade, are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE). The success of students enrolled in the English Language and Literature Undergraduate Programme in courses and other activities is assessed and evaluated through various methods such as written exams, oral presentations, poster presentations, essay writing, and research projects. Grading is conducted on a course-to-course basis according to the needs of the students, the preferences of the instructor, and the nature of the course, based on either the “direct evaluation system” (DES) or the “relative evaluation system” (RES). Additionally, for each course and depending on its nature, the Contribution Ratios of activities conducted during the term (such as midterm exams, oral presentations, essay writing, and research projects) are determined to be between 40% and 70%, and this information is included in the Course Syllabus distributed to students at the beginning of each term.

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 are admitted to the English Language and Literature Undergraduate Programme through the national exam conducted by ÖSYM (the Student Selection and Placement Centre). Student admission and placement procedures for undergraduate education programmes are carried out by ÖSYM.

• Graduates of English Language and Literature will find vocational opportunities in publishing houses, magazines, literary and cultural journals, newspapers, film studios, various public institutions (such as the Turkish Radio and Television Institution - TRT, the Foreign Office, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of National Education etc.), international institutions, as well as European Community projects and institutions. Graduates can also focus on areas of translation that require specific terminology and specialise as translators and/or interpreters in fields such as medicine, economy, archaeology, automotive and law. Job opportunities are also available in tourism. They can enter the teaching profession at public or independent schools after having gained a Teaching Certificate. Furthermore, graduates may pursue an academic career by taking up scientific study at universities (at Master’s and Doctorate levels).

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.