PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTV3911 Cinema and Dramaturgy I Fall 3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to highlight the significance of questioning how cinema could make use of dramaturgy in scriptwriting shooting and editing. It is also to understand the tools of classical dramaturgy, develop dramaturgical perspective and insight.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify the basic concepts of dramaturgy.
2. Will be able to make use of dramaturgy during script writing.
3. Will be able to make use of dramaturgy during the shooting process.
4. Develop a dramaturgical perspective.
5. Will be able to critically analyze film productions using dramaturgical principles to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Course Content

General content of the course are on understanding tragedy in its ancient to modern forms, understanding dramaturgical rules of classical Hollywood narrative cinema and developing an authentic dramaturgical perspective through the analysis of the films of Reha Erdem. In this course, instruction is delivered through interactive lectures, film screenings, group discussions, and case studies, while student performance is evaluated through written assignments, projects, and in-class participation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical Development of the concept of Dramatugy and the Function of dramaturgy Readings on Aristotle, Lessing, Brecht, Boal ve Barba
2) Methods of Dramaturgy and dramaturgical perspective Relationship between theatre dramaturgy and film dramaturgy
3) Basic Concepts of classical dramaturgy Readings on Aristotles Poetics and King Oedipus
4) Reinterpretation of Poetics, Classical Narrative Hollywood Cinema Spielberg's Jaws and Ibsen's Enemy of People
5) Tragedy and Shakespeare dramatugy Reading Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero's Journey' and Hamlet
6) Ancient and modern tragedy Elia Kazan film of A Streetcar Named Desire and Tennesse Williams readings
7) Klasik anlatı kavramları üzerinden film analizleri
8) Narrative Theory, Russian Formalists
9) Story- Plot- Structure relationship
10) Story - Plot- Structure relationship: Discussions on a film: Oh Moon Readings on Sevim Burak's Yanık Saraylar
11) Redefine the essential tools of classical narrative A film of Reha Erdem: Korkuyorum Anne
12) Time and space Time and Space in Reha Erdem's Hayat Var
13) Dramaturgical Coherence Reha Erdem'in filmi Kosmos'un izlenemesi
14) An overview of dramaturgical perspectives by going over Reha erdem films

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Here are the references in APA format:

1. Shakespeare, W. (2012). *Hamlet*.
2. Williams, T. (2009). *Arzu Tramvayı* (*A Streetcar Named Desire*).
3. Sophokles. (2012). *Kral Oidipus* (*Oedipus Rex*).
4. Aristoteles. (2011). *Poetika* (*Poetics*).
5. Genette, G. (2007). *Anlatının Söylemi: Yöntem Hakkında Bir Deneme* (*Narrative Discourse: An Essay in Method*).
6. Bordwell, D. (1985). *Narration in the Fiction Film*. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press.
References: Here are the references in APA format:

1. Shakespeare, W. (2012). *Hamlet*.
2. Williams, T. (2009). *Arzu Tramvayı* (*A Streetcar Named Desire*).
3. Sophokles. (2012). *Kral Oidipus* (*Oedipus Rex*).
4. Aristoteles. (2011). *Poetika* (*Poetics*).
5. Genette, G. (2007). *Anlatının Söylemi: Yöntem Hakkında Bir Deneme* (*Narrative Discourse: An Essay in Method*).
6. Bordwell, D. (1985). *Narration in the Fiction Film*. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 3 36
Presentations / Seminar 2 20 40
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 126

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.