TURKISH LITERATURE AND WESTERN LITERATURES

Course Code:

CLT 525

Semester:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

ECTS:

8

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

Turkish Literature meets Western Literature after the declaration of Tanzimat; and certain works were translated in Turkish. The western style of short stories, novels and poetry get written down. Literary movements emerged in the West were started to be followed. The main aim was to write such works corresponded to the Western literature. In this course, the relationship between Post-Tanzimat Turkish Literature and Western Literature has been examined in detail.

Course Content:

Tanzimat has been extremely important for Turkish society in every aspect. In the period of Tanzimat, Western literature has become an explanatory model for Turkish writers. Eventually, Turkish Literature gained the main characteristics of Western Literature. The western style of novels, novellas and poetry get written down; various texts from Western Literature were translated in Turkish. In this course, the relationship between Western Literature and Turkish Literature after 19th century is analyzed.

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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 skillful 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		Political and social background of Tanzimat Period
2		Properties of preliminary translations of western literatures
3		Samples of preliminary translations of western literatures and analyzing them in detail
4		Samples of preliminary translations of western literatures and analyzing them in detail (continues)
5		Analyzing preliminary examples of literary genres taken from western literature (especially short story, novel and western poetry) in19th century.
6		Analyzing preliminary examples of literary genres taken from western literature (especially short story, novel and western poetry) in19th century. (continues)
7		Analyzing preliminary examples of literary genres taken from western literature (especially short story, novel and western poetry) in19th century. (continues)
8		MIDTERM
9		Western literary movements and analyzing the influence of these movements on Turkish literature in detail
10		Western literary movements and analyzing the influence of these movements on Turkish literature in detail (continues)
11		Western literary movements and analyzing the influence of these movements on Turkish literature in detail (continues)
12		Western literary movements and analyzing the influence of these movements on Turkish literature in detail (continues)
13		Western literary movements and analyzing the influence of these movements on Turkish literature in detail (continues)
14		Revision
15		FINAL

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Additional Resources

Prof. Dr. AhmetHamdiTanpınar, XIX. AsırTürkEdebiyatıTarihi.

Prof. Dr. KenanAkyüz, Modern TürkEdebiyatının Ana Çizgileri.

Gül Mete Yuva, Modern TürkEdebiyatınınFransızKaynakları.

İsmail Çetişli. BatıEdebiyatındaEdebiAkımlar

İlk Çeviri, TelifEserveBatıedebiyatıakımlarınagöreseçilmişörnekler

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
No		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	6	90
Reading	12	2	24
Mid-terms	1	6	6
Ödev	10	2	20
Final examination	1	10	10
Total Work Load			195
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			195/25: 7.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

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