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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
TLP 640
Semester: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
0
Lab: 
3
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
15
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

To develop students’ ability to collect sufficient information about a special topic in literature and turn it into an academic presentation.

Course Content: 

The purpose of this course is to improve the presentational skills of the students who master one or more subjects in the field of literature. In this course, students will be expected to make presentations on a variety of literary topics by taking different perspectives and involving comparisons. 

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Case Study, 3: Problem Solving 4: Discussion 5:Demonstration 6: Group Study
Assessment Methods: 
1: Presentation 2: Assignment 3: Practice

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Themes and topics in literature 1,2,3,4 1,2
Gathering historical and academic information on this theme or topic 1,2,3,4 1,2
Reading of the chosen texts about or on this theme 1,2,3,4 1,2
Having a comparative approach about it and preparing a presentation about this special theme taking care of the academic criterion 1,2,3,4 1,2

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction  
2 Agreeing on a special theme of literature and sharing information about it  
3 Assigning different texts to the students  
4 Making a sample presentation and then the Q&A  
5 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
6 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
7 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
8 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
9 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
10 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
11 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
12 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
13 Presentations of the students and the Q&A  
14 General revision  

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Assignment 1 10
Midterm 1 30
Final Paper 1 60
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 a PhD Degree in Turkish Literature, students will be able to

Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 analyze and criticize literary works of Turkish and world literature in the light of modern literary theories. Enhance knowledge about related disciplines underlying literary theories and demonstrate skills to read and make interdisciplinary analysis.      x      
2 work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve practical and theoretical problems encountered in their field 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 and graduate 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) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 20 280
Assignment 1 6 6
Midterm Assignment 1 17 17
Final Examination 1 28 28
Total Work Load     373
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     14,92
ECTS Credit of the Course     15