MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTV4966	Cinema and Dramaturgy II	Spring Fall	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main goal of this course is to explore the concept of identification and discuss the aesthetic values produced from different cinematic perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Will be able to develop dramaturgical perspective
2. Will be able to discuss the concept of identification and spectator
3. İdentify theories about gaze and film aesthetics
4. Will be able to discuss the relationship between the concept of identification and the political

Course Content

Relationship between gaze and identification will be elaborated through the works of Aristotle, Brecht, Lacan and Mulvey.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Identification theories
2)	Exploring identification with selected films	Watching the following films: - Play it again, Sam - Being John Malkovich - Hayallerim Aşkım ve Sen
3)	Identification and Aristotle's theoratical writings, discussing on catharsis concept
4)	the politics of representation and identification in the genre melodrama
5)	The process of identification in melodramas. Analysis of Dougles Sirk's film 'Imıtation of Life'
6)	Exploring of Metz's thought in terms of Lacan's concept of the mirror stage	Readings on Lacan and Metz
7)	Elaborating the concept of identification and analysing a film though the concept.
8)	Yabancılaşma ve Brehtyen Estetik
9)	The impact of Brecht on Godard	Film Screening; Le Mepris by Godard
10)	Impacts of Brechtian structure on cinema	Watching Lars von Trier's Dogville
11)	The masculine gaze and identification in cinema, Laura Mulvey readings	Watching Hitchcock's Rear Window
12)	Identification and queer cinema	Watching Almadovar's Todo Sobre mi Madre
13)	Hybrid identities, identification and accented cinema
14)	General overview and analysis over films

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	1. An Accented Cinema, Naficy, 2001 2. Bertolt Brecht, Lellis, 1982Brecht'i Anlamak, Benjamin, 2004 3. Melodram ve Anlam, Klinger, 1994 4. Film theories, A. Dudley, 2000 5. Poetica, Aristoteles, 2011 6. Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema, Mulvey 7. Narration in Fiction Film, Bordwell, 1985

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	8	5	40
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			127

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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.