Literary Genres and Methods of Narration

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Course Code:

TLL 111

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to supply general information about “textual genres” with examples from Western and Turkish Literatures. The aim of the second part is to show the ways in scientific research, the resulting housings, interpret, teach the techniques of report writing and thesis writing.

Course Content:

This course deals with literary genres, using examples chosen from the main representatives of certain genres. The relationship between the expectations of the reader regarding the genre of a text and the influence of his expectations upon the reception of a text will be discussed.

In the second part, scientific research methods, scientific text resources and research processes, especially with examples from Turkish literature will be discussed.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Sampling, 3: Question-Answer, 4: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) How do we recognize literary text?	1,2,3,4	A,C
2) What is a literary genre?	1,2,3,4	A,C
3) Changes in literary genres	1,2,3,4	A,C
4) Descriptions of literary genres	1,2,3,4	A,C
5) The first and outcoming examples of literary genres	1,2,3,4	A,C
6) A comparative approach at the genres in Western and Turkish literatures	1,2,3,4	A,C
7) A comparative approach within the genres	1,2,3,4	A,C

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	What is literature? What are the criteria of being literary? What is a literary genre?
2	Prose genres: Diary, journals, notebooks, memories, biography, autobiography, travel notes, letters
3	Prose genres: Essay, interview, critic, article
4	Prose genres: Short story and Novel
5	Prose genres: Short story and Novel
6	Epics and tales; Drama
7	Poetry
8	Poetry; Genres in Divan literature
9	Spelling Rules. Punctuation. Science and Information What is it? Scientific Research Objectives and Types. What is Research? Types of research.
10	Planning of the study. Scientific Method Steps. Scientific Research Methods and Techniques. The subject of research.
11	Literary sources, citation and transfer methods. Benefit from the research libraries and the Internet.
12	Literature Review on the selected subject. Footnotes and bibliography show methods.
13	Appropriate research topic purpose, importance, assumptions, limitations and write descriptions.
14	Report Writing Techniques. Sort parts of the research report

Textbook

X

Additional Resources

Özdemir, Emin. Yazınsal Türler (Bilgi Yayınevi)

Bayrav, Süheyla. Okuma, Anlama ve Yorumlama (Multilingual Yayınevi)

Halil Seyidoğlu, Bilimsel ve Yazma El Kitabı, Gizem Yay., İstanbul,

2000.

Türkkaya Ataöv, Bilimsel Araştırma El Kitabı, Savaş Yay., 1989. Hatice Aynur, Akademik Metin Oluşturma Teknikleri, Pusula Yayıncılık, 2004

Documents	X
Assignments	Kemal, Yaşar. İnce Memed, YKY.
Exams

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	80
Quizzes
Assignment	1	20
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

	contemporary studies of linguistics and literature.
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

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
Ödev
Final examination	1	5	5
Total Work Load	1	15	15
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			150
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

Program Learning Outcomes

By completing an undergraduate degree in the programme of Turkish Language and Literature, students will be able to

Contribution

identify the linguistic units of the each component of the Turkish grammar including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.

demonstrate skills in using Turkish effectively.

analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the