MODERN TURKISH LITERATURE III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE413	MODERN TURKISH LITERATURE III	7	3	3	7

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	Assist.Prof. ŞEREFNUR ATİK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is for students to comprehend the place of the Fecr-i Ati community in the history of Turkish literature and to learn the importance of the National Literature Movement and Yeni Lisan article and Genç Kalemler magazine for Turkish literature.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the content of the course, Ahmet Haşim, one of the immortal figures of Turkish literature, the Fecr-i Âti Encümen-i Edebiyesi Nizamnamesi and the representatives of Genç Kalemler magazine, the Yeni Lisan article and details about its importance in terms of our literary history are included. In addition, both other artists of the Fecr-i Âti group and examples of other genres other than poetry within the National literature movement are also included in the study.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the social, cultural, political and economic developments that paved the way for the formation of Turkish literature during the periods of Fecr-i Âti and National Literature.
Distinguish the leading representatives and works of Turkish literature in the periods of Fecr-i Âti and National Literature
Compare the development processes of different literary genres that have entered Turkish literature in the period of Fecr-i Âti and National Literature, based on sample texts.
Assess to which movement or school the works of prose or poetry belong to the modernization period of Turkish literature.
Plan the methods to be adopted in the analysis of literary texts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	How was the Fecr-i Âti Literary community formed? Examination of The Regulations of Fecr-i Âti Literature Council.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Examination of the influence of Symbolism and Parnasism movements of Western literature on Ahmet Haşim.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Presentation
3	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	The evaluation of the literary personality of the poet Ahmet Haşim, who is a member of the Fecr-i Âti community and has a very special place in Turkish literature.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Presentation
4	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Evaluation of Ahmet Hâşim's literary personality with examples of his works. ( Merdiven, Karanfil, Bir Günün Sonunda Arzu, Tahattur, Akşam Yine Toplandı Derinde ...)	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
5	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Ahmet Haşim's influence on other poets in Turkish poetry. To get them to know Orhan Veli by going through Ahmet Haşim.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
6	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Factors that led to the formation of the National Literature Movement in Turkish Literature. (Social, political and cultural conditions. Why was Thessaloniki the center of the community?)	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Presentation
7	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	To comprehend the importance of Genç Kalemler Magazine and Yeni Lisan Article in the history of literature in the National Literature Movement. To show what kind of works are tried to be realized with the Yeni Lisan Article.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Understanding of poetry in the National Literature period through the works of Mehmet Emin Yurdakul. (“Anadolu’dan Bir Ses Yahut Cenge Giderken” ve “Biz Nasıl Şiir İsteriz?”) Text analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
10	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Text analysis of Ziya Gökalp and his art through the poem "Turan".	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
11	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	General characteristics of the national literary movement through Ömer Seyfettin and his stories.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
12	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Ahmet Hikmet Müftüoğlu, one of the artists of the national literature period, through his story “Üzümcü”. The art understanding of the period. Text analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
13	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Art understanding of the national literature period through Ahmet Hikmet Müftüoğlu's work named Gönül Hanım. Text analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
14	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Characteristics of the National Literature period through Refik Halit Karay’s work titled “Memleket Hikâyeleri”. Text analysis.	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
15	Literature Review, Reading the Material Assigned	Istanbul in the last days of the Ottoman Empire, through the work of Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu called Sodom ve Gomore. Text analysis	Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning & Text Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aktaş, Ş. (2013), Yenileşme Dönemi Türk Şiiri ve Antolojisi, İstanbul: Kurgan Edebiyat.
Akyüz, K. (1999), Modern Türk Edebiyatının Ana Çizgileri, İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi.
Tanpınar, A. H. (2012), On Dokuzuncu Asır Türk Edebiyatı Tarihi, İstanbul: Dergah Yayınları.
Kaplan, M. (2016), Şiir Tahlilleri 1 - Tanzimattan Cumhuriyet’e, İstanbul: Dergah Yayınları.
McKee, A. (2003), Textual Analysis: A Beginner’s Guide, Sage Publications.

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.			2
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	0

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.						5

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.						5
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.						5

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.				3
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.		1
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.				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.						5
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.			2
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	8	104
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	15	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	13	13
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	176