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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE494

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Course Code
TDE494
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. Discuss the concept of criticism.
  2. Evaluate the theories of literary criticism.
  3. Examine a text with a theoretical approach.
  4. Interpret the relationship between factual information and personal values through literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce the basic terminology in the theory of literature, along with the perspectives in critical theory and twentieth century critical theories.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The concept of literature
2nd Week Art and literature
3rd Week Function of literature
4th Week Literary works; definition and features
5th Week Literary works; definition and features
6th Week What is science of literature?
7th Week Methods of literary science
8th Week Midterm
9th Week The aesthetics of Platon and Aristoteles
10th Week The aesthetics of Platon and Aristoteles
11th Week Theory in 19th and 20th centuries
12th Week Criticism toward external world and society
13th Week Author oriented criticism
14th Week Author oriented criticism
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingAytaç, Gürsel. Genel Edebiyat Bilimi. İstanbul: Papirüs Yayınları, 1999.
Çetişli, İsmail. Batı Edebiyatında Edebi Akımlar. Isparta: Kardelen Kitabevi, 1999.
Eliot, T. S. Edebiyat Üzerine Düşünceler. (Çev. Sevim Kantarcıoğlu) İstanbul: Paradigma Yayınları, 2007.
Kantarcıoğlu, Sevim. Platon'dan Derrida'ya Edebiyat Akımları. İstanbul: Paradigma Yayınları, 2009.
Moran, Berna. Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2001.
Önal, Mehmet. En Uzun Asrın Hikayesi. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları, 1999.
Wellek Rene, Austin Warren. Edebiyat Biliminin Temelleri. Çev. Ahmet Edip Uysal. Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları, 1983.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Other
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Project 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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 25 25
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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