Ana İçerik

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Read, think, question, imagine

 

The Department of English Language and Literature aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of English literature, language, culture, and critical thinking. The programme encompasses both the historical and structural features of the English language and the study of literary works written in English through a variety of theoretical approaches. It is designed to equip students with advanced proficiency in English, the ability to analyse English literature within its historical and cultural contexts, strong skills in critical reading, writing, and interpretation, and a solid foundation for academic research in language, literature, and culture.

The language of instruction is English. Attendance in the English Preparatory Programme is compulsory. However, students who successfully pass Marmara University's English Proficiency Examination may be exempt from the preparatory year and begin their undergraduate studies directly in the first year.

The Department offers a comprehensive study of British literature from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century. Through courses on the novel, short story, poetry, and drama, students read and analyse representative works from all major literary genres. The curriculum also includes selected works from American literature. One of the Department's primary objectives is not only to develop students' ability to understand and interpret literary texts but also to encourage them to approach these texts from a critical perspective. To this end, particularly during the seventh and eighth semesters, students take courses in literary and critical theory that enable them to analyse texts from philosophical, sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives. Comparative cultural studies, along with ideological analyses of colonial and postcolonial literature informed by contemporary literary theories, constitute essential components of the programme. Through this education, the Department aims to graduate individuals who possess broad intellectual horizons, cultural awareness, open-mindedness, and the ability to think critically and from multiple perspectives in both their professional and personal lives.

The curriculum also includes a comprehensive range of courses in linguistics and translation studies. Subjects such as syntax, phonology, semantics, discourse analysis, literary translation, and translation technologies ensure that graduates acquire not only a strong background in literature but also a solid foundation in linguistics. This interdisciplinary training enables them to excel in both translation and language teaching.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Department of English Language and Literature are expected to:

• demonstrate advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
• analyse literary works within their historical, cultural, and thematic contexts;
• conduct academic research and apply critical thinking skills effectively;
• develop an informed understanding of global cultures and intellectual traditions;
• acquire advanced expertise in language, culture, and communication through a high level of English proficiency;
• strengthen their communication and intercultural competencies through national and international certificate programmes; and
• apply the knowledge, skills, and experience they have acquired effectively in everyday life, professional settings, and social interactions.

 

Graduates of the Department are also eligible to pursue postgraduate studies in a wide range of disciplines, including Archaeology, Philosophy, French Language and Literature, Art History, Sociology, History, Economics, Business Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, International Trade and Finance, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Tourism Management, and Tourist Guiding.

To graduate from the B.A. Programme in English Language and Literature, students must successfully complete the eight-semester programme by earning 137 local credits and a total of 240 ECTS credits.

The academic staff of the Department of English Language and Literature at Marmara University consists of a dynamic and internationally experienced faculty actively involved in international collaborations and academic exchange programmes. The Department's faculty members possess expertise in contemporary literary theories and approaches, while those with professional translation experience are well qualified to mentor students pursuing careers in translation. In addition, the Department offers both Minor and Double Major programmes, providing students with valuable opportunities to broaden their academic education and graduate with interdisciplinary qualifications.