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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE302

CULTURE OF HUMOR

Course Code
TDE302
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines Humor and Humor Types.
  2. Recognises and implements Theory of Humor.
  3. Comprehends and interprets the type of the anectode which is one of the main components of Turkish Humor, and the type of the Nasrettin Hoca as a humorous actor.
  4. Interprets media and humor relations.
  5. Understands the change and the transformation of the tradition of Humor.
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin this course, the concept of "humor", which is among the sources of "laughing", one of the common behavioral patterns of humanity, the origins of humor, humor studies in the West and Turkey, the humor-language relationship and theories of humor will be examined as to reveal the change process of the humor tradition together with Nasreddin Hodja Jokes, which is one of the basic elements of the humor tradition in Turkey, information will be provided about the usage of humor in the field of media, which is utilised effectively today.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is laughter? To whom and why do we laugh?
2nd Week Features and fucnctions of laughter, laughter and humor relationship
3rd Week What is humor? Types of Humor
4th Week Origin of Humor and studies of Humor in the West
5th Week Humor studies in the Turkey
6th Week Humor studies in the Turkey
7th Week Humor- Language relation
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Humor Theories
10th Week Humor Theories
11th Week Humor Theories
12th Week Anectode and Nasrettin Hoca as the Basic Transfer Tool of Turkish Humor
13th Week Anectode and Nasrettin Hoca as the Basic Transfer Tool of Turkish Humor
14th Week Consumption, Media and Humor Tradition
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingA.Koestler (1997). Mizah Yaratma Eylemi,İst.,İris Yay.,
Boratav, P.N. (1996), Nasreddin Hoca, İstanbul: Edebiyatçılar Derneği Yay.
Klein, Allen (1989), Mizahın İyileştirici Gücü, İstanbul: Epsilon Yayınları.
Morreal, John (1997) Gülmeyi Ciddiye Almak, İstanbul: İris Yay.
Sanders, Barry (2001) Kahkahanın Zaferi, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yay.
Öğüt-Eker, G. (2009), İnsan Kültür Mizah, Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Özdemir, Nebi (2008), "Nasreddin Hoca ve Eleştirel Düşünce", Doğumunun 800. Yılında Nasreddin Hoca Sempozyumu, İstanbul.
Usta, Çiğdem (2008). Mizah Dilini Gizemi, Akçağ Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 1 10 10
Presentation (including preperation) 1 8 8
Total Work Load124.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.15
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

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