TE117 Contemporary Turkish Literature I

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
TURKISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE PR.
Code TE117
Name Contemporary Turkish Literature I
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SEMA ÇETİN BAYCANLAR
Course Instructor
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Prof. Dr. SEMA ÇETİN BAYCANLAR (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is apprehending the phylosophy of Reforms in the Ottoman period, teaching the artists and art works of the era.

Course Content

The content of this course is evaluating the social, political and cultural effects and innovations of the Tanzimat era, the importance of journalism in the Tanzimat period, Defining novel, story, critics as a kind of literature, the famous novelist of the Tanzimat period. a critical approach in Turkish poetry, poetry formats of the Tanzimat Period, the literary differences between Tanzimat period artists, the importance of translation activities of the period.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Ahmet Mithat Efendi- Works Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem- Works Samipaşazade Sezai- Works Nabizade Nazım- Works Şinasi- Şair Evlenmesi

Notes

Ahmet Mithat Efendi- Works Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem- Works Samipaşazade Sezai- Works Nabizade Nazım- Works Şinasi- Şair Evlenmesi


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Evaluates the social, political and cultural effects and innovations of the Tanzimat era.
LO02 Explains the importance of journalism in the Tanzimat period.
LO03 Carries out format and content review of novel as a kind of literature.
LO04 İdentifies the novelist of the Tanzimat period.
LO05 Explains the change and critical approach in Turkish novel.
LO06 Analyzes the works formats of the Tanzimat Period.
LO07 Explains the literary differences between Tanzimat period artists.
LO08 Explains the importance of translation activities of the period.
LO09 Evaluates romanticism theoretically.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the historical and contemporary materials of Turkish Language and Literature using scientific methods and theoretical knowledge. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyzes linguistic and literary materials using comparative methods.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Engages in literary text analysis either independently or collaboratively. 3
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Refers to primary sources relevant to Turkish Language and Literature.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Reads scholarly articles related to Turkish Language and Literature and produces texts employing scientific methodologies. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies acquired knowledge and skills to critically engage with literary texts. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the theoretical foundations of the relationship between literature, language, and culture.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Communicates findings derived from linguistic and literary methodologies through oral and visual presentations.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Establishes written and verbal communication by using Turkish effectively. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Acts in accordance with the principles of academic honesty with his/her critical and creative thinking ability. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops the basic knowledge and skills that may be necessary during his /her life.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Contributes to the development of Turkology by producing solutions to its problems. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Explains the position and significance of Turkish Language and Literature among the world’s languages and literatures. 4
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of reading, listening, speaking, fluent, and aesthetic writing skills.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Continuously improves oneself by identifying educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, and social fields in line with professional development as well as personal interests and talents.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 A general evaluation of the social, political and cultural aspects of the Tanzimat period. Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
2 Tanzimat and Edict of Reform education centers innovations and changes. Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
3 Journalism in the Tanzimat Period and the social and cultural importance of Journalism Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
4 General information on novel etc. as a kind of literature and the elements of the works and translations works. Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
5 Turkish novel and novelist during the Tanzimat period (Namık Kemal, Samipaşazade Sezai). Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
6 Practice I (Analyzing literary examples I) Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
7 Practice II (Analyzing literary examples II) Source Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Westernization problem in Turkish novel Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
10 Ahmet Mithat Efendi ve Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem's novels I Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
11 Ahmet Mithat Efendi ve Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem's novels II Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
12 History and first works of story in Turkish Literature I Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 Samipaşazade Sezai and Nabizade Nazım Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
14 History and first works of theatre in Turkish Literature II Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
15 Şinasi, Şair Evlenmesi Related readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Repeating the topics described in lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

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Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 19.06.2025 02:54