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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
CLT529
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

This course aims to explore the political and social dynamics that have brought about postmodernism, which has emerged in the second half of the 1900s in the world. The course also aims to critically analyse and evaluate in detail the reflections of postmodernism on the Western and Turkish literatures with examples.

Course Content: 

Postmodernism has gained momentum in every part of life and art in the second half of the 20th century. Its reflections on literature have been described as “path-breaking” for both the art and the science of literature. This course dwells on the relationship between postmodernism and literature. Examples of postmodern literary works from Western and Turkish literatures are analysed and evaluated 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

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

8) The students demonstrate awareness of professional ethics and responsibility.

1,2,3

A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Historical development of postmodernism

 

 

2

Historical development of postmodernism (continues)

 

 

3

Historical development of postmodernism (continues)

 

 

4

Historical development of postmodernism (continues)

 

 

5

Postmodernist literature

 

 

6

 Postmodernist literature (continues)

 

 

 

7

MIDTERM

 

 

8

Franz Kafka / Dönüşüm

 

 

9

Thomas Mann / Büyülü Dağ

 

 

10

OğuzAtay / Tutunamayanlar

 

 

11

OrhanPamuk / Beyaz Kale

 

 

12

ElifŞafak / Araf

 

 

13

İhsanOktayAnar / Yedinci Gün

 

14

General revision

 

15

Final exam

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook  
Additional Resources YıldızEcevit, TürkRomanında Postmodernist Açılımlar.

Niall Lucy, Postmodern EdebiyatKuramı.

İsmetEmre, PostmodernizmveEdebiyat.

KubilayAktulum, Metinlerarasıİlişkiler.

KubilayAktulum, Parçalılık, Metinlerarasılık.

YıldızEcevit, Ben Buradayım.

Franz Kafka, Dönüşüm.

Thomas Mann, BüyülüDağ.

OğuzAtay, Tutunamayanlar.

OrhanPamuk, Beyaz Kale.

ElifŞafak, Araf.

İhsanOktayAnar, YedinciGün.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments Reading materials for each week
Exams Mid-term & Final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 40
Quizzes 6-7 40
Assignment   20
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)

15

3

45

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

4

60

Mid-terms

1

10

10

Reading

12

2

24

Assignment

10

2

20

Final examination

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

169

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

169/25: 6.7

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7
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