TURKISH FOLKLORE I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE217	TURKISH FOLKLORE I	3	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. NEZİRE GAMZE ILICAK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce students with the concepts of folk literature and folklore, history of folklore studies in Turkey and in the world, its development process and methods used in this field and to ensure students make practices in this field.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; concepts of "folk" and "folklore", scope of folklore in the world and in Turkey, information about the compilation and examination methods related with folklore, and teaching folklore theories and methods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List important names in the history of folk literature studies in Europe and Turkey.
Express the emergence of the concept of folk, the general characteristics of folklore and folk literature works with his/her own words.
Examine the sources of folk literature and folklore.
Apply the methods of collecting and reviewing folk literature works.
Categorize other sciences related with folklore.
Discuss the research methods to be used in folk knowledge works.
Apply the research methods that should be used in research about folk literature and knowledge.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic concepts of folk literature and folklore, the scope of folk literature and folklore, research areas.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Relation of folklore with other sciences Sources of folk literature and folklore.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Literature review, Reading of Resources	History of folklore in the world and first studies.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Literature review, Reading of Resources	History of folklore in the world and first studies.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Literature review, Reading of Resources	History of folklore in the world and first studies.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Field study methods in Folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Field study methods in Folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Early folklore theories	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Text-based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Text-based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Context-based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Context-based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Application of text and context based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15	Literature review, Reading of Resources	Application of text and context based theories of folklore	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Boratav, P. N. (2013), 100 Soruda Halk Edebiyatı, İstanbul: Bilgesu Yayıncılık.
Boratav, P. N., (2013) 100 Soruda Türk Folkloru, İstanbul: Bilgesu Yayıncılık.
Burke, P. (1995), Yeniçağ Başında Avrupa Halk Kültürü, Çev. Göktuğ Aksan, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
Çobanoglu, Ö. (2002), Halkbilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine Giriş, Ankara: Akçağ Yayınevi.
Dundes, A., (2003) “Halk Kimdir?”, Halk Biliminde Kuramlar ve Yaklaşımlar içinde, çev. Metin Ekici, Ankara: Milli Folklor Yayınları, s. 125.

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.	0
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.			2
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.	0
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.						5
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.			2

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	0
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.					4
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	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.					4
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.					4
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.			2

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.					4

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.		1
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.				3

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.		1
2	Research and study at the academic level.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".						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	13	7	91
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	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	155