PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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
GEP0708	Turkish Folk Literature	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor KENAN SAYACI
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims for the students the recognition of tales and legends. We expect to create a parallel between these literary works and social life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
We expect from the students to be able to understand the social reflections of tales and legends.

Course Content

General aspects of Turkish oral narrative, the definition of these literary works and their impact on the learning of maternal language and educational function.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General definition and aspects of Turkish oral narrative
2)	The definitions and aspects of tales and legends
3)	The comparative aspects of Turkish folktales and world folk tales
4)	Message-index of tales
5)	Motif-index of legends
6)	The example of adaptation of motif-index of narratives
7)	The example of adaptation of motif-index of narratives
8)	The example of adaptation of motif-index of legends
9)	The example of adaptation of motif-index of legends
10)	The linguistic aspects of narratives
11)	The reflections of the linguistic aspects of narratives in daily life
12)	The analyze of narratives
13)	The analyze of tales
14)	The analyze of legends
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

-Masallar ve Eğitimsel İşlevleri-Mesaj Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, 5. Baskı Cumhuriyet Kitapları Yayınları, İst. 2009
-Diyarbakır Efsaneleri-Motif Index, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, 4. Baskı Cumhuriyet Kitapları Yayınları, İst. 2007
-“Mit-Din-Gelenek Aynasında Kadın”, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, Folklor-Edebiyat C.10, S. 37
-Evvel Zaman İçinde-Anadolu Masalları-1, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, Can Yay. 2011
-Gel Zaman Git Zaman-Anadolu Masalları-2, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, Can Yay. 2011
-Zaman Zaman İçinde-Anadolu Masalları-3, Muhsine Helimoğlu Yavuz, Can Yay. 2011

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
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
Presentations / Seminar	12	1	12
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			89

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)	Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2)	To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3)	Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4)	Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5)	To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6)	To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7)	To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8)	To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9)	To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10)	To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society.
11)	To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions.
12)	Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly.
13)	To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values.
14)	To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences.
15)	To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies.
16)	To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education.