Folk Literature II

Course Code:

TLL 362

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

This course aims to give a theoretical overview of Folk Literature using texts chosen from the early representatives of Turkish Folk Literature, to recognize to the genres of folk literature, examine the genres of narrative folk literature different methods.

Course Content:

Species of Turkish folk poetry (the definition, terms, structural and functional characteristics). The analysis with the chosen examples written in verse in Turkish folk literature (classification, definition, terms, structural and functional characteristics). The analysis with the chosen examples: tongue twister/riddle, proverbs and idioms, acclamation/ kargıslar., Turkish folk theatre (the definition and classification of its species).

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1)Recognizes the emergence of the literary texts	1,2,3	A,C
2) Determine how to develop the examples of folk literature in the World.	1,2,3	A,C
3) Puts into practice education and training of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.	1,2,3	A,C
4) Examines theoretical approaches to literary texts.	1,2,3	A,C
5) Gain consciousness and ethical responsibity.	1,2,3	A,C
6) Consciousness of the need for lifelong learning and acquire skills to perform it towards.	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	General introduction
2	The Epic of Dede Korkut
3	The Epic of Dede Korut
4	Minstrel tradition and telling story: “Kerem ile Aslı”
5	The tradition of story teller in Istanbul:“Meddah ve Meddah’s stories
6	Turkish folk poetry: Mystic poetry: “Yunus Emre”
7	Turkish folk poetry: “Karacaoğlan”
8	Turkish folk poetry:” Âşık Veysel”
9	Folk song:”Türkü”, mourning song:”Ağıt”, lullaby: “Ninni”
10	Tongue twister/riddle, proverbs and idioms, acclamation
11	Village dramatic plays
12	Traditional Turkish Theatre: “Karagöz”
13	Traditional Turkish Theatre: “Orta Oyunu”
14	Overview

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Additional Resources

Kaya, Doğan (1999) Anonim Halk Şiiri, Ankara: Akçağ Yay.

Kocatürk, Vasfi Mahir (1968) Tekke Şiiri Antolojisi, Ankara: Edebiyat Yayınevi.

Köprülü, Fuat, (1940) Türk Saz Şairleri Antolojisi, C. II, III, , İstanbul: Kanaat Kitabevi.

Dizdaroğlu, Hikmet (1969) Halk Şiirinde Türler, Ankara: TDK Yay.

Aksan, Doğan (1999) Halk Şiirimizin Gücü, Ankara: Bilgi Yay.

And, Metin (1974), Oyun ve Bügü, İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası.

And, Metin (1985), Geleneksel Türk Tiyatrosu, İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi.; Nutku, Özdemir (t.y. ) Meddahlık ve Meddah Hikâyeleri, Ankara: Türkiye İş Bankası.

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams	Mid-term & Final

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Quizzes-Homework		100
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	identify the linguistic units of the each component of the Turkish grammar including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.				X
2	demonstrate skills in using Turkish effectively.	X
3	analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the contemporary studies of linguistics and literature.					X
4	recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics.				X
5	present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study that would assist them in conducting academic research.	X				X
6	work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.		X
7	demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and responsibility.				X
8	use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education.				X
9	organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia.			X
10	adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning.				X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	4	60
Ödev	1	10	10
Final examination	1	10	10
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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