Folk Literature I

Course Code:

TLL 361

Semester:

Fall

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 give information about foklore studies, introduce the methods of field research, recognize to the genres of folk literature, examine the genres of narrative folk literature different methods.

Course Content:

The historical development of research on folklore and folk literatüre in the World and Turkey, the contents, properties and functions of folklor, sources of folk literatüre and folk narratives.

Course Methodology:

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

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

Vertical Tabs

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 responsibility.	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	The history of folklore research in the World and in Turkey
2	The contents, features and functions of folklore
3	The sources of Turkish folk literatüre and reseacrg of Turkish folk literature
4	Research methos of folk literature
5	Narrative tradition in oral culture and types of narrative
6	Mythology and myths
7	Myth reviews: The Epic ogf Gilgamesh
8	The characteristics of epic
9	The Epic of Oghuz Kagan
10	Fairy-tale studies
11	The tale of “Nardaniye Hanim”
12	Legend, hagiography, memoirs
13	Anecdote
14	Overview
15
16

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Additional Resources

Elçin, Şükrü (1981) Halk Edebiyatına Giriş, Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Yay.

Boratav, Pertev Naili (1988 ) 100 Soruda Türk Halk Edebiyatı, İstanbul: Gerçek Yayınevi.

Türk Halk Edebiyatı El Kitabı (2008), ed. Öcal Oğuz, Ankara: Akçağ Yay.

Çobanoğlu, Özkul (2002) Halkbilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine Giriş, Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.

Kaya, Doğan ( 1999 ) Anonim Türk Şiiri, Ankara: Akçağ Yayınevi.

Türk Dünyası Edebiyat Tarihi, C. II, Ankara: Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayınları.

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams	Mid-term & Final

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms
Quizzes-Homework		100
Assignment
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	5	75
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Ödev	1	5	5
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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