English Language and Literature TED University

Overview

The TED University English Language and Literature program aims to educate individuals who can follow the changing global dynamics with an ecological consciousness that is achieved from the literary and cultural texts they study and develop their research and studies by focusing on solving environmental and social problems.

Graduates of the English Language and Literature Department will:

• are sufficiently knowledgeable about the English language, literature and culture.
• are sufficiently knowledgeable about literary genres, theories, concepts and terms.
• have the theoretical knowledge necessary to examine the canon and contemporary texts of English literature in the context of historical, social, cultural, economic, political and ecological backgrounds.
• have theoretical and practical knowledge about the systematic structure, functioning and transformations of the English language.
• are able to use analytical strategies in the process of independent thinking and evaluate the information they receive in order to produce new ideas and projects in critical and creative processes.
• can collect information and data through individual and / or group work on topics related to English language, literature and culture by using current information technology and research methods and techniques and share this information and data in national and international education and training environments and other professional settings.
• can examine literary and cultural texts in an interdisciplinary approach within the framework of contemporary theories.
• have the knowledge and skills necessary to teach subjects in English language, literature and culture in national and international settings.
• can competently translate texts from English to Turkish and Turkish to English by developing translation strategies for different types of texts.
• can perform independent research using problematical, creative and analytical thinking skills, solve problems, and express results using effective methods in national and international professional and social settings.
• adopt basic universal values and develop a non-prejudiced, respectful and open-minded attitude towards different languages, religions, gender and cultural identities.
• can impart knowledge, communication skills, critical standpoint and flexibility acquired through the study of culture and literature to their professional and social lives.
• gain the ability to conduct scientific research, to evaluate resources and to write academic articles at the undergraduate level.