TEXTUAL ANALYSIS IN NEW LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE421	TEXTUAL ANALYSIS IN NEW 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 the course is to help students understand the methods of analyzing the literary texts, the historical and social conditions in which the texts were generated, the critical reading of the literary texts, the changes of theme, form and style in Turkish poetry, the elements of the genre and the implicit messages of the literary texts.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the methods of analyzing the literary texts, the historical and social conditions in which the texts were generated, the critical reading of the literary texts, the changes of theme, form and style in Turkish poetry, the elements of the genre and the implicit messages of the literary texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize the appropriate methods of analysis according to the types of texts.
Question the ways in which the analyzed texts may be influenced by the historical background and social conditions during the time they were generated.
Analyze fictitious texts with a critical reading comprehension.
In the light of the methods of poetry analysis, analyze the changes and developments of Turkish poetry in terms of theme, form and style with examples from the Republican era and afterwards.
Examine the structural elements of the novel type, and judge about the implicit messages of the fictitious texts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Method in the analysis of literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
2	Literature review, Reading Resources	Method in the analysis of literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
3	Literature review, Reading Resources	Method in the analysis of literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
4	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical and social conditions that generate the literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
5	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical and social conditions that generate the literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
6	Literature review, Reading Resources	Historical and social conditions that generate the literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
7	Literature review, Reading Resources	Critical reading of literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Reading Resources	Critical reading of literary texts	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	Literature review, Reading Resources	Changes and developments of Turkish poetry in terms of theme, form and style with examples of Republican era and afterwards	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
11	Literature review, Reading Resources	Changes and developments of Turkish poetry in terms of theme, form and style with examples of Republican era and afterwards	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
12	Literature review, Reading Resources	Structural elements of Novel	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
13	Literature review, Reading Resources	Structural elements of Novel	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
14	Literature review, Reading Resources	Structural elements of Novel	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
15	Literature review, Reading Resources	Structural elements of Novel	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Moran, B. (2016), Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri, 3 cilt, İstanbul: İletişim Yay.
McKee, A. (2003), Textual Analysis: A Beginner’s Guide, Sage Publications.
Aktaş, Ş. (2013), Yenileşme Dönemi Türk Şiiri ve Antolojisi, İstanbul: Kurgan Edebiyat.
Tanpınar, A. H. (2012), On Dokuzuncu Asır Türk Edebiyatı Tarihi, İstanbul: Dergah Yayınları.
Parla, J. (2015), Don Kişot’tan Bugüne Roman, İstanbul: İletişim Yay.
Kaplan, M. (2016), Hikaye Tahlilleri, İstanbul: Dergah Yay.
Kaplan, M. (2016), Şiir Tahlilleri, İstanbul: Dergah Yay.

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	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