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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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