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  Course Description
Course Name : Narrative Types in Turkish Folk Literature I

Course Code : TDE 731

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. REFİYE ŞENESEN OKUŞLUK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the general characteristics of myth.
Evaluates the articles describing the historical development of the kind of myth.
Knows the forms,content, language and the style features of myth samples
Evaluates the articles describing the historical development of the type of saga
Knows the forms,content,language and the style features of saga samples

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach Turkish folk literature, legend and mythology, the definition of species, composition, classification, language and stylistic features, themes, topics, types, motifs, and provide general information about the performers.

Course Contents : Turkish folk literature, narrative types and the development process of these species

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The definition of the concept of myth and mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
2 The context of the creation of the Turkish mythology and thematic structure. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
3 Gatherer-hunters in the principles of Turkish mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
4 Gatherer-hunters in the principles of Turkish mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
5 Hunter shepherds during the principles of Turkish mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
6 Hunter shepherds during the principles of Turkish mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
7 The relationship between literary mythology. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
8 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam
9 Concept and definition of the epic saga, the formation of the Turkish epics. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
10 Classification of the Turkish epics. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
11 Linguistic and stylistic features of the Turkish epics. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
12 Turkish epic themes and issues. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
13 Turkish epic tradition of the types and motifs. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
14 Epic performer and the audience. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
15 Epic performer and the audience. Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi Verbal, Written Expression and Application
16/17 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Walter Ong, Sözlü ve Yazılı Kültür Sözün Teknolojileşmesi
 Semih Tezcan, Hendrik Boeschoten, Dede Korkut Oğuznameleri
 Doğan Kaya- Sabri Koz, Halk Hikayeleri
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 2. Realizes importance of fundamental concepts ofTurcology. 4
2 3. Analayses language and literature materials with comparative methods. 4
3 4. Has the ability of working on a literary text personally or with a group. 5
4 5. Has the knowledge to access to reference guides and uses them effectively. 4
5 6. Follows historical development process of Turkish Language and Literature. 5
6 7. Has knowledge on theoretical foundations of literature, language and culture relation. 5
7 8. Is capable of comprehending old and new texts and discussing on them . 5
8 9. Has an intellectual capacity to comprehend concepts of thefield, transfer the knowledge, and maintain cmmunication with colleagues. 5
9 10. Finds solutions to problems of Turcology, thus contributes to the development of Turcology. 4
10 11. Defines the situation of Turkish Language and Literature among the world languages and literatures. 4
11 12. Has a philological and linguistical vision. 5
12 13. Has the ability to use scientific methods and philological knowledge through analysing literary text effectively. 5
13 14. Defines and solves problems of Turcology. 4
14 15. Speaks a foreign language knowledge fluent enough to comprehend concepts of Turcology and communicate with colleagues. 5
15 16. Conducts analytical studies about relations between language, culture and literature. 5
16 1. Comprehends Turkish Language and Literature’s historical and contemporary material by means of scientific methods and theoretical knowledge. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 4 52
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 134
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.36
ECTS Credit: 5