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TURKISH FOLKLORE II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TDE218 TURKISH FOLKLORE II 4 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of this course is to remind the students of the concepts of folk literature and folklore, and to help them make connections between the cults, belief systems, social norms, transition periods and folklore. This course aims to improve the students' perspective of folklore.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; folk, folklore, belief systems, social norms, transition periods, folk knowledge and folk culture in general.

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.
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 - Reminder of concepts of folk, folk literature and folklore Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2 Literature review Belief systems that support folklore Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3 Literature review Cults and practices related with the pre-Islamic belief systems Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4 Literature review Cults and practices related with the pre-Islamic belief systems Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5 Literature review Social norms and behavior types in folk culture Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6 Literature review Transition periods in folk culture Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7 Literature review Folk medicine, folk veterinarian, folk meteorology Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Folk calendar, folk law, folk mathematics, folk economics Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10 Literature review Holidays, religious-national ceremonies, seasonal ceremonies, celebrations Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11 Literature review Beliefs about animals, natural events, living and non-living things Luck-abundance, spell, evil eye Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12 Literature review Beliefs about faith centers, dreams, fortune-telling, sacrifice, prayer of rain, formulaic numbers Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13 Literature review Concept of Game, children's games, folk games Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14 Literature review Culinary culture Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15 Literature review General review 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

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
Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
5
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.
1
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 155
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0