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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	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