• Turkish
  • English
Course Code: 
TLL 399
Course Type: 
Free Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to examine the connection between popular culture and literary narratives.
Course Content: 

In this course students will discuss on some cultural outputs; tv, media, and literature.

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

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) The literary texts of Turkish Literature and Language are evaluated in the light of contemporary theories.

1,2,3

A, C

2) The literary texts of Turkish Literature and Language are compared with the texts of Eastern and Western Literature.

1,2,3

A, C

3) The students become skilful at searching methods for Turkish Literature.

1,2,3

A, C

4) The students gain the ability to do research on interdisciplinary areas.

1,2,3

A, C

5) The students gain the ability to use information technologies.

1,2,3

A, C

6) The students work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.

1,2,3

A, C

7) The students take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events.   

1,2,3

A, C

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

What is culture?

 

2

What is popular culture? Connection between culture and popularism…

 

3

Turkish cultural changes, transformations (politics…)

 

4

What is “high & low cultures” ? 

 

5

What is “high & low literature” ?

 

6

Literature in popular culture /  Popular culture in literature

 

7

Literary genres…

 

8

Media, film and television

 

9

Media, film and television

 

10

Midterm exam

 

11

Gender popular culture and literature

 

12

Queer popular culture and literature

 

13

General assessment

 

14

 

 

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

70

Assignment

1

30

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

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

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

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

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

Homework

1

5

5

Final examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

130

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

130/25: 5,2

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5