This course is the continuation of the course TLL 351. It focuses on the modern literary theories of the 20th century, emphasizing Semiotics, Structuralism and Postmodernism.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
1) What is a literary theory? |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
2) First approaches to literature |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
3) Changes in the importance of literature in people’s lives |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
4) The reasons of these changes |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
5) Simililarities and differences between the periods |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
6) Simililarities and differences between the cultures |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
7) Theoretical approaches and applications to literary texts |
1,2,3 |
A, C |
Course Flow
Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
1 |
The Enlightenment |
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2 |
The literature of the 17th and 18 the centuries |
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3 |
The literary view of the Romantics |
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4 |
The 19th century |
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5 |
The big crack and changes in literary views |
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6 |
The 20th century and its “presents” |
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7 |
Text oriented theories and formalism |
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8 |
Text oriented theories and structuralism |
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9 |
Writer oriented theories and psychoanalytical criticism |
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10 |
Writer oriented theories and psychoanalytical criticism |
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11 |
Reader oriented theories and hermeneutics |
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12 |
Society oriented theories |
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13 |
Society oriented theories |
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14 |
Postmodernism in literature |
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Recommended Sources
Textbook |
X |
Additional Resources |
Akerson, Fatma. Edebiyat ve Kuramlar (İthaki) Moran, Berna. Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri (İletişim) |
Material Sharing
Documents |
X |
Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
Mid-terms |
1 |
70 |
Assignment |
1 |
30 |
Total |
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100 |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
Total |
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100 |
COURSE CATEGORY |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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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4 |
5 |
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1 |
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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2 |
demonstrate skills in using Turkish effectively. |
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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 |
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4 |
recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics. |
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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. |
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X |
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 |
7 |
demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and responsibility. |
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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. |
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X |
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9 |
organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia. |
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X |
10 |
adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning. |
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X |
ECTS
Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
15 |
4 |
60 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
Mid-terms |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Ödev |
1 |
5 |
5 |
Final examination |
1 |
15 |
15 |
Total Work Load |
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130 |
Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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130/25: 5,2 |
ECTS Credit of the Course |
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5 |