TURKISH FOLK LITERATURE II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE416	TURKISH FOLK LITERATURE II	8	3	3	8

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 provide the students a conceptual perspective on mythology and to help them to comprehend the concepts of saga and legend which are similar to each other. The course also aims that students make practical examination with sample texts of these literary genres. At the end of the course students are expected to comprehend the relationship between mythology and forms of saga and legend.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts of myth and mythology, Turkish mythology, the emergence of the saga, concept of saga, pre-Islamic Turkish sagas, Turkish sagas in the Islamic period, the relation of sagas with other literary genres, the concept of legend, definition of legend, the sources and characteristics of legends, relation of legend with other literary genres, analysis of saga and legend texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the study field of Folk Literature, the motifs and terms used in this field.
Discuss the role of folk literature works in providing, forming and developing national unity.
Examine the similarities and differences of Turkish mythology with other mythologies
Analyze the traditional and cultural elements in myth, saga and legends.
Formulate the similar and different aspects of sagas and legends.
Assess sample texts of sagas and legends.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Concepts related with myth and mythology	Narration, question-response,discussion method
2	Literature review	History of civilization, the transformation of societies based on the ways of living and mythology	Narration, question-response,discussion method
3	Literature review	Relation between mythology, ritual and religion Turkish Mythology	Narration, question-response,discussion method
4	Literature review	Era of sagas, birth of sagas and national sagas	Narration, question-response,discussion method
5	Literature review	Relation of saga with other literary genres	Narration, question-response,discussion method
6	Literature review	Turkish sagas	Narration, question-response,discussion method
7	Literature review	Concept of motif The motifs in Turkish sagas (light, horse, tree, metal etc.)	Narration, question-response,discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Text analysis	Narration, question-response,discussion method
10	Literature review	Concept of legend, the definition of legend, sources of legends	Narration, question-response,discussion method
11	Literature review	Classifications, characteristics, topics and purpose of Legend	Narration, question-response,discussion method
12	Literature review	Social function of Legends	Narration, question-response,discussion method
13	Literature review	Relation of legend with other literary genres, Relation between myth-saga-legend	Narration, question-response,discussion method
14	Literature review	Text analysis	Narration, question-response,discussion method
15	Literature review	Text analysis	Narration, question-response,discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Banarlı, N. S. (1971) Resimli Türk edebiyatı tarihi: destanlar devrinden zamanımıza kadar I, II, Ankara: Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı.
Bayat, F. (2007) Mitolojiye Giriş, İstanbul: Ötüken Neşriyat.
Çobanoğlu, Ö. (2003) Türk Dünyası Epik Destan Geleneği, Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Çoruhlu, Y. (2002) Türk Mitolojisinin Anahatları. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi.
Eliade, M. (2001) Mitlerin Özellikleri, Çeviren: Sema Rifat, Om Yayınevi.
Ögel, B. (2014) Türk Mitolojisi I, II, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları.

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.		1
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.				3
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.		1

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.					4

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.						5
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.			2
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.						5

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.					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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	10	130
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	20	20
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	204