Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Film Narration and Genre RTS206 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunç YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) Tunç YILDIRIM
Assistants
Goals To question how "generic" functions function in narrative analysis, to understand the place of genre in the audience, industry and production process of the concept of film production.
Course Content This course aims to develop an analytical approach to the process of creating meaning of film texts and the establishment of narrative. Story, plot, establishment of visual language, relationship between form and content, and the genetic structures and types that establish the narrative, historical and social transformations in narrative and genres are within the scope of this course.
Learning Outcomes - Examines the historical development of the genre in narrative arts.
- Questions the social meanings of the genre's relationship with the audience.
- The narrative relates the dynamism between genre and aesthetics.
- Analyze the narrative on examples in terms of aesthetics and genre.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction and framework of the course Verbal Expression Course Hours
2. Week Approaches to the concept of "genre" from Aristotle Course Hours Verbal Expression
3. Week Contemporary approaches to the concept of genre Course Hours Verbal Expression
4. Week Genres and features in literature Course Hours Verbal Expression
5. Week Genre conventions in narration and first examples in cinema Verbal Expression Course Hours
6. Week Narrative, genre and aesthetics: Western Course Hours Verbal Expression
7. Week Narration, genre and aesthetics: Musicals Course Hours Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm Practice Course Hours
9. Week Narration, genre and Aesthetics: Crime Course Hours Verbal Expression
10. Week Narration, genre and Aesthetics: Melodrama, drama Verbal Expression Course Hours
11. Week Narrative, genre and Aesthetics: Comedy Course Hours Verbal Expression
12. Week Genres, culture and international differences Verbal Expression Course Hours
13. Week Genres in Turkish cinema Verbal Expression Course Hours
14. Week Genre and industry Course Hours Verbal Expression
15. Week Final Practice Course Hours
Recommended Sources
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Nilgün Abisel, Popüler Sinema ve Türler, Alan Yayıncılık
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 Measurement Method
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 15 1 15
Preparation, After Class Study 1 1 1
Verbal Expression 2 1 2
Visual Presentation 2 1 2
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 4 40
Homework 2 10 3 30
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 4 2 8
Total Workload 102
ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0