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PROSE IN CLASSICAL LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TDY533 PROSE IN CLASSICAL LITERATURE 1 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ELİFE ATEŞ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of this course is to introduce the general characteristics of Classical Turkish prose to the student, to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, understand and analyze sample texts. Within the scope of the course, prose types such as “siyasetname”, “letaifname” etc. will be introduced and the student will be taught how to analyze them. Psychoanalytic literary theory will be taught, and the ability to interpret texts according to this theory will be gained.
Contents of the Course Unit: Information is given about the historical development of Classical Turkish prose, its general characteristics and style, and about recognizing and analyzing Classical Turkish literature prose texts. Information is given about genres such as “siyasetname” in Classical Turkish Literature, the periods in which these works were written, their purposes of writing, their authors' understanding of literature and the world, and Psychoanalytic Theory.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Examines the general characteristics of Turkish prose.
Discovers the historical development of Turkish prose through sample texts.
Distinguishes the stylistic features and differences of sample texts and compares different archetypal images and the age and culture-based changes of these images through literary texts.
Relates the styles used in prose to the historical development of prose.
Evaluates sample texts by considering the general characteristics of style, language, and prose. Psychoanalytic theory etc. Analyzes literary works of Classical Turkish literature.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review Historical development of Turkish prose Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
2 Literature review Prose types in Clasiccal Turkish literature and general characteristics of them. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
3 Literature review Prose style in Classical Turkish literature Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
4 Literature review Relationship between Psychoanalytic Theory and Literary Works -Therapeutic Aspects of Literary Works -Aristotle's Poetics, catharsis etc. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
5 Literature review Jung's Archetype Theory -Jung's Model of the Psyche - Self, Ego, Persona, Shadow, Anima/Animus -Individuation/Integration Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
6 Literature review Four Basic Human Archetypes: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
7 Literature review King Archetype Story Analysis Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
10 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
11 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
12 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
13 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
14 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
15 Literature review Reading and interpreting sample text Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Presentation.
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Adalıoğlu, H. H. (2009). Siyâsetnâme. TDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, 37, 304-306.
Aristoteles (1987). Poetika. (Çev. İ. Tunalı). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Atlı, F. (2012). Edebi Metnin ve Yaratıcılığın Kaynağına Ulaşan Yol: Psikanalitik Edebiyat Eleştirisi. Turkish Studies, 7(3), 257–273.
Bayram, Y. (2009). 16. Yüzyılda Hikâye ve Hikâye Külliyatları. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı Projesi, Ankara: 2009. www.kulturportali.gov.tr (E. T. 30.05.2020).
Evliya Çelebi (1935): Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnamesi: Anadolu, Suriye, Hicaz. C. 9, İstanbul Devlet Matbaası.
İz, F. (1996). Eski Türk Edebiyatında Nesir. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Jung, C. G. (2006). Analitik Psikoloji (Çev. E. Gürol). (2. bas.). İstanbul: Payel Yayınları.
Jung, C. G., Aksu Yılmazer, Z., Saydam, M. B. (2013). Dört Arketip. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
Kavruk, H. (1998). Eski Türk Edebiyatında Mensur Hikâyeler. İstanbul: Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı.
Moore, R. L., ve Gillette, D. (1995). Kral, Savaşçı, Büyücü, Âşık: Olgun Erkeklik Arketipleri Yeniden Keşfediliyor. İstanbul: Sistem Yayıncılık.
Moran, B. (2008). Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
Okuyucu, C., Kartal, A., ve Köksal, M. F. (2009). Klasik Dönem Osmanlı Nesir Metinleri. İstanbul: Kriter Yayınları.
Stevens, A. (2014). Jung. (Çev. N. Örge). Ankara: Dost Yayınları.
Sungurhan, A. (2017). Kınalızâde Hasan Çelebi: Tezkiretü’ş-Şuara. Ankara: Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı.
Tosun, N. (2014). Doğu’nun Hikâye Kuramı. İstanbul: Büyüyenay Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam 1 40 Classical Exam
Homework Assessment 1 10
Final Exam 1 50 Classical Exam
TOTAL 3 100
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications.
4
2
To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field.
4
3
To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to interpret the knowledge acquired in the field by integrating information from different disciplines and to be able to create new information
5
2
Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
5
3
To be able to independently carry out a study requiring expertise related to the field
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories.
1
2
Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
2
3
Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can produce solutions by developing new approaches in problematic areas in the field of Turkish Language and Literature. Discusses with academic method at the point of both determination and solution of related problematic areas.
4
2
Discusses the problems in the field of Turkish Language and Literature with foreign colleagues and shares information by using foreign language knowledge and skills.
2
3
In scientific studies related to the field of Turkish Language and Literature access, utilise the source without intermediaries, read the texts from the originals can understand.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
3
2
Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
3
2
Research and study at the academic level.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to evaluate the history of Turkish literature as a whole and comprehend the continuity between periods
4

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 12 4 48
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 12 4 48
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 1 7 7
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 42 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0