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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
GEP0124 Turkish Theatre Fall 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is a general survey of Turkish Theatere including , Turkish Culture, tradational Turkish plays , Turkish dramatic literature, Contemporary theatre, Turkish playwrights, directors and actors. These issues will be discussed in their historical context . Students will have the opportunity to explore, in depth, Turkish drama in both theoretical and practical way.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- To define , identify and compare the different periods of Tukish Theatre history and Turkish dramatic literature.
2- To develop a literatry perspective and the ability to understand Turkish theatre plays.
3-To understand and analyze the relationship between Turkish
culture, society and Turkish theatre.

4- To become familiar with crutial Turkish playwrights, directors and actors in
Turkish theatre history.

5-To be able to develop critical thinking/writing skills, to ability to analyize,
interpret, synhesize and evaluate literary material ( Turkish plays)

5- 6- To able to define, interpret and criticize contemporary Turkish theatre by comparing with traditions of Eastern and Western Theatre.

Course Content

Survey of Turkish Theatre Histroy, Turkish playwrights, plays and different periods. See plays and evaluation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course. What is theatre? Define Theatre and main therms.
2) Anatolian Civilizations and Theatre. Pragmatism in Anatolia, and Religious Ceremonies.
3) Ottoman Period Art in Ottoman Palace. survey of different periods of Ottoman and Theatre.
4) Tradational Turkish Theatre General View to Tradational plays.
5) Meddah and Shadow Theatre Terms of Tradational theatre plays, History of Karagöz, and audince at Ottoman. Characters, Ferhan Şensoy, Stand-up Shows.
6) Ortaoyunu – Tuluat Theatre improvisation theatre, and main elements , main characters and history of Ortaoyunu. Nejat uygur. İsmail Dümbüllü.
7) Local (village) plays, acrobats,jugglers and illusionists in Turkish Culture. Different forms and types of tradational Turkish plays.
8) Tanzimat Period Effect of Tanzimat (reform) in Turkish theatre, new playwrights and adoptations. Şinasi / Şair Evlenmesi, Güllü Agop, Gedik Paşa Theatre, Namık Kemal
9) Republic Period -1 Turkish theatre in (1923-1960) plays, new companies, playwrights, reforms. Muhsin Ertuğrul , Darülbedayi. Goverment Theatre.
10) Republic Period - 2 Turkish theatre in (1960 -1980) plays, new companies, playwrights, reforms. Haldun Dormen, Genco Erkal, Haldun Taner etc.
11) Contemporary Turkish Theatre From 1980 to now. Murathan Mungan, Yiğit Sertdemir, Dot, Krek, Kumbaracı, etc..
12) Modern Turkish playwrights
13) Analysis of a modern play Will be chosen according to the play being performed in İstanbul.
14) Comparison: contemporary Turkish theatre and western theatre.
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Türk Tiyatorsunun Evreleri / Metin And
Osmanlı Tiyatrosu / Metin And
Geleneksek Türk Tiyatrosu / Metin And
Tanzimat dönemi Tiyatro / Metin And
Başlangıçtan günümüze Tük Tiyatro Tarihi / Metin And

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 5
Field Work 3 % 5
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
Field Work 3 3 9
Study Hours Out of Class 3 4 12
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 90

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. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 3