This course gives a historical survey of literary theories from Aristoteles to the European Romantic period.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
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Assessment Methods |
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1) What is a literary theory? |
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A, C |
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2) First approaches to literature |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
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3) Changes in the importance of literature in people’s lives |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
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4) The reasons of these changes |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
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5) Simililarities and differences between the periods |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
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6) Simililarities and differences between the cultures |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
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7) Theoretical approaches and applications to literary texts |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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What is a literary theory? |
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What is a literary theory? |
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From mythology to literature |
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From mythology to literature |
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Sumerians: Gilgamesh’s literary view |
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Ancient Greek and Aristoteles |
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7 |
Antik libraries and curriculums |
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8 |
Dante and the Middle Ages |
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9 |
Interpretation of the text |
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10 |
From romances towards the novel |
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11 |
The literary view of the Islamic philosophers |
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12 |
Renaissance |
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13 |
Renaissance and beyond; Sidney ve Vico |
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14 |
General revision |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Akerson, Fatma. Edebiyat ve Kuramlar (İthaki) Moran, Berna. Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri (İletişim) |
Material Sharing
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
70 |
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Assignment |
1 |
30 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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Total |
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100 |
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COURSE CATEGORY |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes By completing an undergraduate degree in the programme of Turkish Language and Literature, students will be able to |
Contribution |
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identify the linguistic units of the each component of the Turkish grammar including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. |
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X |
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demonstrate skills in using Turkish effectively. |
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X |
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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 |
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recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics. |
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X |
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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. |
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X |
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6 |
work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature. |
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X |
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demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and responsibility. |
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X |
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use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education. |
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X |
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organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia. |
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X |
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adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning. |
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X |
ECTS
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
15 |
4 |
60 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Ödev |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final examination |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Work Load |
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150 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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6 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |