Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Dramatic Textual Analysis I TİY113 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Naciye AKSOY
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Naciye AKSOY (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to understand the basic concepts of dramaturgy, to learn the history of dramaturgy, to give terminological information about the play structure (plot, action plan, conflict, node, climax, personification etc.). It makes theoretical knowledge applicable by analyzsing play texts.
Course Content In this course it is provided that students acquire the theoretical knowledge about the dramaturgical and dramaturg concepts and the historical development of the dramaturge. Terminological information related to play structure is applied on play texts.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Has knowledge about basic concepts of dramaturgy.
2 Has knowledge of the development of the concepts of dramaturgy and dramaturge.
3 Gains knowledge about the basic structure of the play.
4 Learns basic concepts related to dramatic design such as plot, action plan, conflict, node, climax, personification etc.
5 Improves his/her ability to analyse and interpret through practices he/she has made on examplary plays.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week What is the concept of dramaturgy? A look at the concept of dramaturge, the place of the dramaturgy in Turkish Theatre Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Historical evolution of dramaturgy Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
3. Week The first classical dramaturgical work in the West: Poetics Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
4. Week Introduction to dramaturgical analysis methods: Basic Concepts of Play Structure (Proposition, Node, Conclusion, Plot) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
5. Week Basic Concepts (Action, Direction of Action: Internal Action, External Action, Situation, Node Points) Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
6. Week Basic Concepts (Theme, Secondary Theme, Proposition, Causing Reason, Message) Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
7. Week Basic Concepts (Time, Place, Pattern) Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
8. Week Midterm Class Hours (14 weeks)
9. Week Basic Concepts (Personality Level, Conclusion) Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours (14 weeks)
10. Week Practice of Dramaturgy Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Practice of Dramaturgy Class Hours (14 weeks) Research Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Practice of Dramaturgy Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
13. Week Practice of Dramaturgy Preparation, After Class Study Research Class Hours (14 weeks)
14. Week Practice of Dramaturgy Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the methods of theatre and drama criticism, as well as dramaturgy.
2 Having the knowledge related to the theories, history, culture and aesthetics of theatre, internalises the theoretical and practical transformations in the field over time and attains the skill of evaluating these comparatively.
3 Has the theoretical knowledge of the elements, methods and techniques of the art of drama and attains the skill of integrating these with practice.
4 Has the knowledge of artistic and academic research methods and ethics that is related to art in general and theatre in particular.
5 Has the knowledge of the sub disciplines in the field of theatre (acting, directing, dramatic writing, stage design, dramaturgy) and relates these sub disciplines with each other.
6 Has the skill of analytic interpretation, which provides him/her working on a dramatic text towards staging creatively and critically with the director and other partners.
7 Puts forward innovative and original works by turning the knowledge on the art of drama that s/he learns into creative thought.
8 Has the knowledge and aesthetic sensibility, which provide him/her working alone or with his/her colleagues in a concordant and productive manner within project production processes that are related to the art of drama.
9 Has the communicative skill of transmitting subjects and works that are related to the art of drama to not only his colleagues but also to other members of society in an active and correct manner, as well as the analytical power of evaluating the results of this.
10 Following the contemporary developments in the field of performing arts in Turkey and abroad, has the knowledge concerning national and international values.
11 Improves his/her skills in critical and creative thinking, as well as expressing his/her thoughts in oral, embodied and written forms.
12 Has the knowledge of theatre’s connections with other arts (literature, cinema, opera, music, dance, painting, sculpture, etc.), as well as social sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, aesthetics, art history, political sciencee, etc.) and makes research and production in his/her own field by using this interdisciplinary viewpoint.
13 Uses the up-to-date information and communication technologies that are required in the art of drama.
14 Improves the skill of connecting with the social, economical, political and especially cultural heritage of the history of civilisations and spends effort to make these values prevalent within the social environment s/he lives through projects and activities that s/he would prepare.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Zehra İpşiroğlu, Dramaturgi (Tiyatroda Düşünsellik), İkaros Yayınları, 2013
  • 2.Hülya Nutku, Dramaturgi (Oyun Sanat Bilimi), Mitos-Boyut Yayınları, 2006.
  • 3.Esen Çamurdan, Çağdaş Tiyatro ve Dramaturgi, Mitos-Boyut Yayınları, 2011.
  • 4.Özdemir Nutku, Dram Sanatı (Tiyatroya Giriş), Kabalcı Yayınları, 1998.
  • 5. Hülya Nutku, Oyun Yazarlığı, Mitos Boyut Yayınları, 1999.
  • 6.Murat Tuncay, Dramaturgi Çalışmalarında Çözümleme ve Bir Yöntem Önerisi 2, D.E.Ü. GSF Yayınları,1992.
  • 7.Joachim Latacz, Antik Yunan Tragedyaları, çev. Yılmaz Onay, Mitos-Boyut Yayınları, 2012.
  • 8.Bernhard Zimmermann, Antik Yunan Komedyaları, çev. Ayşe Selen, Mitos-Boyut Yayınevi, 2017.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Naciye AKSOY Vize 35.00
Öğr. Gör. Naciye AKSOY Ödev 15.00
Öğr. Gör. Naciye AKSOY Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 12 2 24
Research 5 1 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 5 3 15
Final 1 2 2
Practice 10 3 30
Classroom Activities 4 2 8
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0