• Turkish
  • English
Course Code: 
TLL 466
Course Type: 
Free Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to teach about the methods and fictional forms of self’s texts (autobiographical narratives) in literature.
Course Content: 

In this course several examples of self’s texts and theoretical sources in this manner will be analyzed.

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

Basic concepts; what is “selfdom”…?

 

2

Biographical methods / analysis

 

3

The history of biography in the West

 

4

The history of biography in the East

 

5

Texts-discussion

 

6

Auto/biography

 

7

Texts- discussion

 

8

Texts- discussion

 

9

Midterm exam

 

10

Gender and Feminist Biography

 

11

Texts- discussion

 

12

Psychology and self’s narratives

 

13

History and self’s narratives

 

14

General evaluation

 

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook X
Additional Resources Selected texts and articles...

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Selected texts and articles...
Assignments Reading these texts mentioned above as well as writing certain simple words in the light of grammatical rules.
Exams Mid-term & Final

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

Ödev

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