MINSTREL LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE320	MINSTREL LITERATURE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to ensure students to have the knowledge about minstrels, the tradition of minstrels and to understand the cultural background of minstrel literature. It is also aimed to help the students understand the characteristics of works of minstrel literature and to recognize the important poets.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts about Minstrel literature, tradition of Minstrel, settings of play and instruments, Minstrel meetings, Representatives of Minstrels literature between 15th-20th centuries, sample texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the general characteristics, importance and sources of Minstrel literature.
Analyze the historical development of Minstrel literature through texts.
List the important names in the history of Minstrel literature.
Discuss the research methods to be used in Minstrel literature works.
Relate Minstrel literature and the tradition of Minstrels.
Relate the connections between poet and music.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Formation and development of Minstrel Literature	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2	Literature review	Characteristics of Minstrel literature	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Literature review	Development of Minstrel literature throughout the centuries	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Literature review	Assessment of concepts such as Minstrel, poet, shaman, play etc.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Literature review	Tradition of Minstrels, teaching of apprentice, obtaining a nickname	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Literature review	Tradition of Minstrels, music, drinking wine and dream motif	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Literature review	Setting of execution and instruments in Minstrel tradition	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Minstrel meetings	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 15th and 16th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 15th and 16th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 17th and 18th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 17th and 18th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 19th and 20th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 19th and 20th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çobanoğlu, Ö. (2000) Âşık Tarzı Kültür Geleneği ve Destan Türü, Ankara.
Dizdaroğlu, H. (1969) Halk Şiirinde Türler, Ankara: TDK Yay.
Günay, U. (1993 ) Türkiye’de Âşık Tarzı Şiir Geleneği ve Rüya Motifi,, Ankara: Akçağ Yay.
Kaya, D. (2000) Âşık Edebiyatı Araştırmaları, İstanbul.
Kocatürk, V. M. (1968) Tekke Şiiri Antolojisi, Ankara: Edebiyat Yayınevi
Köprülü, F. (1940) Türk Saz Şairleri Antolojisi, C. II, III, İstanbul: Kanaat Kitabevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)			2
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)				3
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)			2
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)				3
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)						5
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)						5
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	11	2	22
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	6	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	124