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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 Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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

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
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0