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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE260

PROSE IN TURKISH FOLK LITERATURE

Course Code
TDE260
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the general characteristics of folk literature products such as epic, folk story and folk theatre.
  2. Evaluate the folkloristic texts as part of the folk literature tradition.
  3. Analyze and classify Traditional Performaning Arts
  4. Interprets the situation of traditional theater texts in modern art.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionSaga, folk tale, fairy tale, traditional theatre texts in Turkish Folk Literature and their usage in contemporary (modern) art are aimed to be introduced. It is provided that students have the grasp of the subject through sample text readings and various role-playing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction; Overview of Course Materials and References; Assignment Requirements
2nd Week Definition and Main Characteristics of Myth; Classification of Myths; Scholarly Studies on Turkish Mythology
3rd Week Definition and Concept of Legend; Structural Characteristics and Functions of Legends; Classification of Legends
4th Week Analysis of Selected Legend Texts
5th Week Definition and Main Characteristics of Fairy Tales; Fairy Tale Studies in Türkiye and Worldwide; Classification of Fairy Tales
6th Week Types and Motifs in Fairy Tales; Analysis of Selected Fairy Tale Texts
7th Week Definition and Concept of Epic; Main Characteristics of the Epic Genre; Formation and Classification of Epics
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Analysis of Selected Epic Texts
10th Week Definition and Concept of Folk Romance (Folk Narrative); Formal and Thematic Characteristics of Folk Narratives; Analysis of Selected Folk Romance Texts
11th Week Further Analysis of Folk Romance Examples
12th Week Definition and Characteristics of Anecdotes (Jokes); Anecdotes and Major Theories of Humor
13th Week Historical Development of Traditional Folk Theatre
14th Week Folk Theatre: Puppet Theatre and Karagöz
15th Week Folk Theatre: Ortaoyunu
16th Week Folk Theatre: Meddah, and Village Performance Traditions
Recommended or Required ReadingOğuz, Öcal, vd. Türk Halk Edebiyatı El Kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları, 2004.
İbrayev, Şakir. Destanın Yapısı. Ankara: Atatürk Kültür Merkezi Yayınları, 1998.
Kabaklı, Ahmet. Seyirlik Oyunlar. İstanbul: Türk Edebiyatı Vakfı Yayınları,2016.
Kudret, Cevdet, Karagöz (I-II). İstanbul: YKY, 2013.
Kudret, Cevdet. Ortaoyunu (I-II). II). İstanbul: YKY, 2007.
Pirverdioğlu, Ahmet. "Türk Halk Tiyatrosunun Tarihi Gelişim Evreleri". Milli Folklor, 2003, 60: 57-71.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 1 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load67
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.23
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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