| Course Objectives: |
This course is designed to explore various techniques and strategies of writing fiction through in dept reading and structural examination of major literary works. The purpose of this course is to focus on creative fiction in mainly novels and short stories but poetry, (auto) biography and to improve the ability of writing through analyzing the examples of literary genres in a detailed way. |
| Course Content: |
What is Literature? The relationship between literature and the life.
Introduction to Literary Genres: The novel, the short story, the poetry, the biography, etc.
The Process of Writing: Focusing on the life stories and the adventures of writing of the authors. Analyzing/Criticizing/Interpretation: Reading, discussing and interpreting of selected literary works.
Narrative Techniques and Components: Narrator, characters, implied readers, narrative time, narration time, voice, focusing, places, etc.
Creative Writing Exercises: Several methods of construction, development of creative work and completion of it. |
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Related Preparation |
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General information about the course, the methods to be used. |
The course syllabus |
| 2) |
Discussion of literature.
What is literature? What is its effects in our daily lives? What it means to be a writer?
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Jean Paul Sartre, Edebiyat Nedir? |
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The process of writing.
Focusing on the life stories and the adventures of writing of the authors. |
Visiting several authors’websites and blogs.
Orhan Pamuk “Babamın Bavulu”
Elif Şafak “Nasıl Yazar Olunur?”
The interview of Murathan Mungan
Ferit Edgü, “Sanatçının Tarifi”
Cemal Süreya’ya Dair: “Nasıl Şair Olunur? Hangi Yaşta Şair Olunur?”
Orhan Tuncay, “Bir Fenomen Olarak Kafka”
Selahattin Çiftçi, “Dostoyevski’nin Kumarbaz Eserinin Hayat-Eser Açısından İncelenmesi”
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| 4) |
The process of writing.
Focusing on the life stories and the adventures of writing of the authors.
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Umberto Eco, Genç Bir Romancının İtirafları |
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The process of writing.
Focusing on the life stories and the adventures of writing of the authors.
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Nurdan Gürbilek, Benden Önce Bir Başkası
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Anlatmak İçin Yaşamak
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| 6) |
A conversation with an author
(The guest author is to be announced)
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To search the guest author and prepare the possible questions. |
| 7) |
Introduction to Literary Genres |
Definition and distinctive features of literary genres such as novel, short stories, poetry, (auto) biography, memory, theatre |
| 8) |
The Examples of Short Story |
Anton Chekov, “Vanka”
Guy de Maupassant, “Küçük Çan”
Edgar Allan Poe, “Metaforik Bir Cinayet Öyküsü”
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| 9) |
Textual Analyzing
Narrative Techniques and Components
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Franz Kafka, Dönüşüm |
| 10) |
The Adaptation and Reinterpretation |
From Literature to Cinema: Zorba |
| 11) |
Textual Analyzing
Narrative Techniques and Components
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Fyodor Mihailoviç Dostoyevski, Yer Altından Notlar |
| 12) |
İlk taslağı oluşturma |
Writing of the first draft |
| 13) |
Creative Writing Exercises |
Completion of the first draft |
| 14) |
Creative Writing Exercises |
Finalization of the first draft |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Pelin Aslan tarafından derlenen GEP 1206 kitabı
Jean Paul Sartre, Edebiyat Nedir? İstanbul: Can, 2005.
Genç Bir Romancının İtirafları, Umberto eco, Çev. İlknur Özdemir, İstanbul: Kırmızı Kedi, 2011.
Nurdan Gürbilek, Benden Önce Bir Başkası, İstanbul: Metis, 2011.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Anlatmak İçin Yaşamak, İstanbul: Can, 2009.
Franz Kafka, Dönüşüm, İstanbul: Can, 2011.
Fyodor Mihailoviç Dostoyevski, Yer Altından Notlar, İstanbul: Can, 2011.
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| References: |
Pınar Kür (ed), Short Fiction in English, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi, 2001.
Murat Gülsoy, Büyübozumu: Yaratıcı Yazarlık, İstanbul: Can, 2011. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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| 4) |
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. |
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| 5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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| 6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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| 7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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| 8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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| 9) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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| 10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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| 11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
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