Theoretical Analysis in Divan Poetry

Course Code:

TLL 364

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

1

Laboratuvar Saati:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to present the different points of Divan Poetry from 13th century to the 19th century in the light of theretical analysis.

Course Content:

Prominent authors, main themes, major forms and styles of the Divan Literature period are investigated in terms of psychoanalytic theory, gender, masculinities... from its inception to the 19^th century

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) explain the development of the Turkish Literature in its 600-year history	1,2,3	A,C
2) characterize the historical and literary developments form the 13^th century to the 19^th century	1,2,3	A,C
3) recognize the major poets and literary figures of the 15^th century to the 16^th century and their works in terms of Theoretical Analysis	1,2,3	A,C
4) analyze poetry of the Divan period	1,2,3	A,C
5) recognize the continuity of language and literature	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	A general look at Turkish Literature from the pre-Islamic era up today
2	The historical and literary situation of the 13th century
3	Introduction to the prominent poets and literary figures of the 13th century
4	Readings from the prominent poets and literary figures of the 13th century
5	Reading prominent examples of poetry from the 13th century poets
6	The historical and literary situation of the 14th century
7	Introduction to the prominent poets and literary figures of the 14th century
8	Readings from the prominent poets and literary figures of the 14^th-15th century
9	Reading examples of poetry from the 15^th-16th century poets
10	The historical and literary situation of the 16^th-17th century
11	Introduction to the prominent poets and literary figures of the 18^th-19^th century
12	Readings from the prominent poets and literary figures of the 19th century
13	Reading examples of poems from the 19th century poets
14	General Revision
15	General Revision
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Lecture notes

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents	Divans
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	70
Quizzes	2	10
Assignment	1	20
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
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
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	5	75
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Final examination	1	10	10
Total Work Load			140
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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