TURKISH NOVEL IN REPUBLICAN ERA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE426	TURKISH NOVEL IN REPUBLICAN ERA	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
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:	Objective of the course is to help students understand the historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation period of the Turkish novel in the Republican period, works within the scope of postmodern novel theory and the pioneers of the postmodern novel, Novels of March 12 and September 12, Feminist discourse and female authors, concept of historical novel, Turkish literature after 1950, individual tendencies in Turkish novel after 1950.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation period of the Turkish novel in the Republican period, works within the scope of postmodern novel theory and the pioneers of the postmodern novel, Novels of March 12 and September 12, Feminist discourse and female authors, concept of historical novel, Turkish literature after 1950, individual tendencies in Turkish novel after 1950.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize the historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation period of the Turkish novel in the Republican period.
Give examples about the works written within the scope of postmodern novel theory and pioneers of postmodern novel.
List the novels during March 12- September 12.
Evaluate feminist discourse and female authors.
Explain the concept of historical novel and the historical novel in Turkish literature after 1950.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation of Turkish novel in the Republican period	Narration, question-response,discussion method
2	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation of Turkish novel in the Republican period	Narration, question-response,discussion method
3	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical, social, cultural and political parameters affected the formation of Turkish novel in the Republican period	Narration, question-response,discussion method
4	Literature review, Reading Resources	Works written within the scope of postmodern novel theory and pioneers of postmodern novel	Narration, question-response,discussion method
5	Literature review, Reading Resources	Works written within the scope of postmodern novel theory and pioneers of postmodern novel	Narration, question-response,discussion method
6	Literature review, Reading Resources	Novels during March 12- September 12	Narration, question-response,discussion method
7	Literature review, Reading Resources	Novels during March 12- September 12	Narration, question-response,discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Reading Resources	Novels during March 12- September 12	Narration, question-response,discussion method
10	Literature review, Reading Resources	Feminist discourse and female authors	Narration, question-response,discussion method
11	Literature review, Reading Resources	Feminist discourse and female authors	Narration, question-response,discussion method
12	Literature review, Reading Resources	Feminist discourse and female authors	Narration, question-response,discussion method
13	Literature review, Reading Resources	Concept of historical novel and the historical novel in Turkish literature after 1950	Narration, question-response,discussion method
14	Literature review, Reading Resources	Individual tendencies in Turkish novel after 1950	Narration, question-response,discussion method
15	Literature review, Reading Resources	Individual tendencies in Turkish novel after 1950	Narration, question-response,discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Naci, F. (2017), Yüzyılın 100 Türk Romanı, İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası Yay.
Parla, J. (2015), Don Kişot’tan Bugüne Roman, İstanbul: İletişim Yay.
Moran, B. (2016), Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri, 3 cilt, İstanbul: İletişim Yay.
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.	0
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.		1
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity		1

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.		1
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.					4

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.					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.					4
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.						5

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".					4

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	11	2	22
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	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	6	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	124