YOUNG LITERATURE

TRK423

Course Code: TRK423
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Fatma Özlem Bay Gülveren

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Compare the concepts of youth-adult and children's literature
Interpret literary genres based on the characteristics of youth literature
Analyze examples of youth literature
Discuss the literary and artistic tendencies of youth

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Development of youth literature in the world and in Turkey; cognitive, linguistic and social characteristics. Classical works of youth literature. Literary genres commonly used in youth literature (story, poetry, novel). Fantasy literature and other literary genres appealing to young people (epic, fairy tale, legend). Visual media, internet and youth (cartoon/animation for young people...); Youth culture as an e-game tool. Studies on youth literature products.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	- Introductions - distribution of the course syllabus
2^nd Week	- Historical process: The emergence of youth literature
3^rd Week	- Youth literature in the world and in Turkey
4^th Week	- Characteristics of youth literature-Difference from adult and children's literature
5^th Week	- Genres and trends in youth literature
6^th Week	- Field research on youth literature
7^th Week	- Sample work analysis
8^th Week	---- midterm----
9^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature on romance and adventure
10^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature on crime and horror
11^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature on science fiction and fantasy
12^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature on horror and thrille
13^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature on utopia and dystopia
14^th Week	Text analysis of young adult literature in the comic/manga genre

Recommended or Required Reading

Aliye Uslu Üstten, (2018), Gençlik Edebiyatı, Nobel Akadmeik yayıncılık.
Hikmet Asutay, (2020), Gençlik Edebiyatı (Ergen Roman),pegem Akademi yay.
Mustafa Türkyılmaz, (2020), Gençlik Edebiyatı ve Okuma Kültürü (E-Kitap), pegem Akademik yayın.
Sözelti dergisi (Çocuk ve Gençlik Edebiyatı dersi)
Türk Dili Dergisi- Çocuk ve İlk Gençlik Edebiyatı özel sayısı
Harrison, Wayne and Bec Ehlers, (2024), What is Young Adult Literature? Oregon State Guide to English Literary Terms, 5 Feb.Oregon State University.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Practice
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Presentation of Book	1	20
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	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	25	25
Course hours	15	2	30
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	25	25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)	1	25	25
Total Work Load			109
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.63
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X
K3				X
K4			X
K5			X
K6		X		X
K7				X
K8			X	X
K9			X
K10			X	X