CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE112	CREATIVE WRITING	2	2	2	2

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 the course is to make students comprehend the principles to be taken as a basis in writing fiction, creative thinking skills, the concept of creative thinking, the reality of the outside world, the formation processes of literary texts, creative writing skills, and creative writing principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes the principles of a basis in writing fiction, creative thinking skills, the concept of creative thinking, the reality of the outside world, the formation processes of literary texts, creative writing skills, creative writing principles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the principles that will be based on fiction writing based on novel theory.
Express the characteristics of the individual with creative thinking skills in his/her own words.
Schedule a draft about the purpose, scope and characteristics of the concept of creative thinking.
Analyze the formation process of literary texts by determining how the reality of art is separated from the reality of the outside world.
Formulate the benefits of creative writing for individuals.
Describe how creative thinking skills can be adapted to writing action in accordance with creative writing principles.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	-	Lecture, Question-Answer
2	Literature review	-	Lecture, Problem Solving, Text Analysis, Question-Answer, Introductory Writing Exercises
3	Literature review	-	Lecture, Problem Solving, Text Analysis, Portrait Writing
4	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Question-Answer, Discussion, Lecture, Practice
5	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Problem Solving, Question-Answer
6	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Practicing, Writing
7	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Question-Answer, Practice Exercises, Writing
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Question-Answer, Discussion, Practice and Writing Studies
10	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Discussion, Practice and Writing
11	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Discussion, Explanation, Question-Answer
12	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Discussion, Explanation, Interactive Presentation
13	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Lecture, Discussion, Explanation, Interactive Presentation
14	Literature review, Reading of Resources	-	Practice and Writing Studies
15	Literature review, Reading of Resources, Final Exam Preparation	-	Practice and Writing Studies, Repetition, Question-Answer Explanation, Narration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Widdowson, H. G. (1992), Practical Stylistics, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
King, S. (2000), On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, New York: Pocket Book.
Hemingway, E. (2015), Yazmak Üzerine, çev. Deniz Kurt, İstanbul: Altıkırkbeş Yayınları.
Jones, D. (2014), Virginia Woolf’tan Yazarlık Dersleri, İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları.
Husserl, E. (2010), Fenomenoloji Üzerine Beş Ders, çev. Harun Tepe, İstanbul: Bilgesu Yayıncılık.

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.						5
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.					4
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.				3

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						5
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.				3
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.			2

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

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.					4

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	13	1	13
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	3	2	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	50