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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC4056 Sociological Analysis in Turkish Literature Spring 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. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI
Recommended Optional Program Components: "."
Course Objectives: This course studies the sociological dimension in the production of Turkish literature. It aims to equip students with analytical skills to understand the “cause and effect” relations of social dynamics that cause sociological transformation. Building on products of Turkish literature it enables students to understand sociological dynamics in Turkey. This course will include the issue of whether literature reflects society, the use of literature in establishing collective identities, and reading a social practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who succeed in this course will be able to:

1)Analyze the events of the society by an analytical method by the study of the literary works.
2)Examine turmoils of sociological changes through the literal works
3)Categorize, Turkish literature starting from the Tanzimat era comparatively using the Message-Index of Narratives method from a sociological perspective.
4)Argue explicitly over the sociological structures of societies and the cause and effect patterns of social relations on a scientific basis
5)Solve the oral literature Works applying “Message-Index” and “Motive-Index” methods.
6)Locate the responses of the sociological events discussed in the literal works in real life.
7)Apply analysis of work to these responses in real life.

Course Content

This course examines turmoils of sociological changes through the literary products. It analyses comparatively, Turkish literature starting from the Tanzimat era using the "Message-Index of Narratives" method from a sociological perspective. It thus explicitly covers sociological structures of societies and the 'cause-and-effect' patterns of social relations on a scientific basis.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Sociological dimension in Turkish Literature: Description, objective, content and method ESCARPİT, Robert, (1968), Edebiyat Sosyolojisi, (çev: Ali Türkay Yazıcı), İstanbul, Remzi Kitabevi.
2) General approach to the sociological data of Turkish Mythic Narratives Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz
3) Sociological data in Turkish Folk Narratives Diyarbakır Efsaneleri-Motif Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz
4) Sociological data in Turkish tales and their comparison with other nations’ tales Dede Korkut Destanları
5) Analytical methods to compare renowned Turkish oral narrative via sociological messages Masallar ve Eğitimsel İşlevleri-Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz
6) Message-Index' of narratives and analytical examples Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz
7) General approaches to sociological data in classical novels in Turkish literature Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz
8) Course review and midterm Course review
9) Analysis of 'Araba Sevdasi' novel in Turkish Tanzimat Literature concerning the implications of Turkish life style, linguistic affection, prejudices on sociological changes. Homework submission I Araba Sevdası-Recaizade Mahmut Ekrem Homework submission I
10) Basic sociological issues that are covered in the "Kirik Hayatlar" novel of Servet-i Funun Literature Homework submission II Homework submission II
11) Analysis of generational conflicts narrated in "Kiralik Konak" novel of Republican era Turkish Literature Kiralık Konak- Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu
12) Analysis of East-West life style and its impacts on conflicts within individuals, and in society through the "Fatih-Harbiye" novel Fatih Harbiye- Peyami Safa
13) Socio-political analysis of "Yesil-Gece" novel Oral presentataion in the classroom I Yeşil Gece- Reşat Nuri Güntekin Oral presentataion in the classroom I (10 minutes)
14) Analysis of consensus within East-West synthesis through "Sinekli-Bakkal" novel Oral presentations in the classroom II Oral presentations in the classroom II (10 minutes)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Masallar ve Eğitimsel İşlevleri-Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, 4. Baskı Cumhuriyet Kitapları Yayınları, İst. 2009


-Diyarbakır Efsaneleri-Motif Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, 4. Baskı Cumhuriyet Kitapları Yayınları, İst. 2007
References: -“Mit-Din-Gelenek Aynasında Kadın”, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, Folklor-Edebiyat C.10, S. 37
-Modern Türk Edebiyatının Ana Çizgileri, Kenan Akyüz, Ank. 1976
-Karşılaştırmalı Edebiyat Bilimi, Gürsel Aytaç, Ank. 1997

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 2 % 10
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 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 2 10 20
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 128

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.