MINSTREL LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE320	MINSTREL LITERATURE	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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to ensure students to have the knowledge about minstrels, the tradition of minstrels and to understand the cultural background of minstrel literature. It is also aimed to help the students understand the characteristics of works of minstrel literature and to recognize the important poets.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts about Minstrel literature, tradition of Minstrel, settings of play and instruments, Minstrel meetings, Representatives of Minstrels literature between 15th-20th centuries, sample texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Remember the general characteristics, importance and sources of Minstrel literature.
Analyze the historical development of Minstrel literature through texts.
List the important names in the history of Minstrel literature.
Discuss the research methods to be used in Minstrel literature works.
Relate Minstrel literature and the tradition of Minstrels.
Relate the connections between poet and music.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Formation and development of Minstrel Literature	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2	Literature review	Characteristics of Minstrel literature	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Literature review	Development of Minstrel literature throughout the centuries	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Literature review	Assessment of concepts such as Minstrel, poet, shaman, play etc.	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Literature review	Tradition of Minstrels, teaching of apprentice, obtaining a nickname	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Literature review	Tradition of Minstrels, music, drinking wine and dream motif	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Literature review	Setting of execution and instruments in Minstrel tradition	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Minstrel meetings	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 15th and 16th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 15th and 16th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 17th and 18th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 17th and 18th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 19th and 20th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15	Literature review	Introduction of Minstrel literature representatives between 19th and 20th centuries and examples	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çobanoğlu, Ö. (2000) Âşık Tarzı Kültür Geleneği ve Destan Türü, Ankara.
Dizdaroğlu, H. (1969) Halk Şiirinde Türler, Ankara: TDK Yay.
Günay, U. (1993 ) Türkiye’de Âşık Tarzı Şiir Geleneği ve Rüya Motifi,, Ankara: Akçağ Yay.
Kaya, D. (2000) Âşık Edebiyatı Araştırmaları, İstanbul.
Kocatürk, V. M. (1968) Tekke Şiiri Antolojisi, Ankara: Edebiyat Yayınevi
Köprülü, F. (1940) Türk Saz Şairleri Antolojisi, C. II, III, İstanbul: Kanaat Kitabevi

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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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