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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
TLP 616
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
15
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

The goal of this course is to form a broad discussion about the links between science and literature with special focus on linguistics. 

Course Content: 

On the one hand, literary texts can benefit from the findings of basic sciences, and the science-fiction genre can be given as a typical example of this relationship. On the other hand, it would be a mistake to state that the connection is always from the sciences to literature as there are many situations in which literature and litterateurs guided science. Remaining within the bounds of the latter relationship, this course will essentially investigate into the nature of this interaction between literature and science. To this end, academic studies on the subject will be reviewed, and literary works that are representatives of this relationship will be examined in detail.

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Assessment Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course… 

Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1) Acquire the skills to evaluate major literary figures and their literature in the light of sciences. 1,2,3 A,C
2) Can compare and contrast literary texts by using the critical perspectives and analytic procedures borrowed from the sciences  1,2,3 A,C
3) Analyze those literary texts that either have had significant impact on science or have been inspired by the findings of the sciences by using interdisciplinary methods and techniques 1,2,3 A,C
4) Can use the knowledge obtained in this course to apply to other literary materials and conduct their own academic research of  1,2,3 A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 A discussion of the general objectives of the course and an introduction  
2 Language, Science, and Linguistics   
3 Major concepts of Linguistics  
4 Language as Natural Object – Language as Cultural Object   
5 Linguistics and Philosophy  
6 Linguistics and Psychology  
7 Linguistics and Anthropology  
8 Midterm Paper  
9 Linguistics and Literature  
10 Semiotics and Literature   
11 Literature and Science: Whitman, Eliott, Proust  
12 Literature and Science: Wells, Orwell, Atay  
13 Science-Fiction Literature and Linguistics   
14 Science-Fiction Cinema and Linguistics  
15 Final Paper  

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments Readings for each week
Exams Research Papers for the Midterm & Final Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Presentations 3 30
Mid-terms 1 30
Final 1 40
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   60
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes

 

By completing an MA Degree in the programme of Comparative Literature, students will be able to

Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 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, and recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics.         x  
2 work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve practical and theoretical problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and share the results of their researches with other academics in national and international venues.          x  
3 use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education.         x  
4 demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary for academic research; present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study to assist them in conducting academic research; organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia; 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) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 15 10 150
Presentations 3 30 90
Midterm Assignment 1 40 40
Final Examination 1 50 50
Total Work Load     378
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     378/25= 15.12
ECTS Credit of the Course     15