ENGLISH LANGUAGE 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
GEP0124 Turkish Theatre Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
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 Outputs

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:
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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work 3 % 5
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 3 3 9
Study Hours Out of Class 3 4 12
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 6 6
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
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) 1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
2) 2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3) 3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4) 4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5) 5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6) 6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7) 7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8) 8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9) 9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10) 10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11) 11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12) 12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles. 4
13) 13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies. 4
14) 14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies. 5
15) 15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively. 5
16) 16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.