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Course Description Course Name : Introduction To Turkish Folk Literature Course Code : TE 111 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. AYHAN KARAKAŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the emergence and spread of folk literature. Knows the periods of folk literature. Is able to give an overview of the formal characteristics of folk literature. Is able to give general information about the content characteristics of folk literature. Knows about the types of folk literature in general. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To introduce the basic concepts and types of Turkish Folk Literature Course Contents : Branches of Turkish literature, parts of folk literature, sources of folk literature, Folk Literature in General terms, Anonymous Folk Literature and Sufi Literature, Aşık Literature, history, science, history of Turkish Folk Literature and relations with other branches, Field study method in Turkish Folk Science Field, format, type, content in Turkish folk literature, introducing the Mani format, introducing Koşma format. 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 What is literature? Turkish Literature branches, parts of folk literature, sources of folk literature. Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 2 General lines of folk literature Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 3 Anonymous folk literature and Sufi literature Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 4 Ashik literature Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 5 Turkish folklore, history, relations with other branches. Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 6 The research method of the science of the Turkish folklore. Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 7 Turkish folk literature, style, genre, content. Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion. 8 Mid-term exam Written Exam 9 Turkish folk literature, style, genre, content Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 10 The introduction of the Mani format Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 11 Analysing sample poems in Mani format Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 12 The introduction of the Koşma format Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 13 Analysing sample poems in Koşma format Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 14 General review Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 Lecture and discussion 15 General review Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2004 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Erman Artun, Türk Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Karahan Yayınları, Adana. Required Course Material(s)  A. Güzel-A. Torun, Türk Halk Ed. El Kitabı,Akçağ Yay. Ankara 2007   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 Communicates written and orally by using Turkish effectively. Asks questions, observes, thinks critically and constructively, obeying the principles of academic ethics. 4 2 Is able to use basic information technologies necessary for undergraduate studies and future career and raises the capacity of application. 4 3 Is able to follow the historical development process of Turkish Language and Literature. 5 4 Comprehends Turkish Language and Literature’s historical and contemporary material by means of scientific method and theoretical knowledge. 4 5 Knows and realizes the importance of Turcology’s fundamental concepts. 5 6 Learns the theoretical foundations between literature, language and culture. 5 7 Comprehends the position of Turkish Language and Literature in the world languages and literatures. 4 8 Analayses language and literature materials with comparative methods. 5 9 Is able to prepare correlation analyses between language, culture and literature. 4 10 Comprehends and solves problems of Turcology. 4 11 Comprehends and is able to discuss old and new texts. 5 12 Acquires philological and linguistic vision. 5 13 Becomes skilful at using scientific methods and philological knowledge through analysing literary text effectively. 4 14 Acquires the ability of working on literary texts individually or in a group. 5 15 Acquires the ability of accessing related reference guides and using them effectively. 5 16 Have an intellectual background with comprehending concepts of field, transferring the knowledge, communicating with colleagues. 4 17 Finds solutions to problems of Turcology and contributes to the development of Turcology. 5 18 Is competent in a foreign language in order to comprehend concepts of Turcology and communicate with colleagues. 5 19 Knows a foreign language (ESP) sufficient for applications in the field at A2 level. 4 20 Has sufficient knowledge and is conscious about Ataturk’s principles and the history of Turkish revolution. 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 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 73 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.92 ECTS Credit: 3