Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Criticism Theories I TİY209 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Discussion, Oral Presantation
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course is to enable the students to identify various literary and critical theory and to gain the ability to critical and creative thinking on the major plays of the history of theatre, as well as questioning the relationship between playwriter, play and society.
Course Content In this course, from the classical period to the present, basic criticism theories will be discussed, and the basis for examining literary texts and cultural structures with a contemporary approach will be established. The semestre topics are: The theories of classical, enlightenment and romantic period, New Criticism and Russian formalism, structuralism, reception aesthetics, impressionist criticism and Marxist criticism.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Identifies varied theories of criticism
2 Recognizes that a text can be read with varied methods.
3 Develops play review writing skills.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
2. Week Reflection Theory from Aristotle to today. Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
3. Week Criticism theories which are originated from Reflection Theory: "Historical, Sociological and Marxist Criticism" Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
5. Week Expressive Theory Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
6. Week Criticism theories which are originated from Expressive Theory:"Biographical criticism-Psychoanalytic Criticism" Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
7. Week Formalist Theories Research Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm Exam Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
9. Week Critical approaches which are originated from Formalism:"New Criticism and Structuralism" Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
10. Week Reception Theory Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) Research
11. Week Sample play-reading with sociological and Marxist critical approach Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
12. Week Sample play-reading with psychoanalytic approach Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
13. Week Sample play-reading with structuralist approach Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study Research
14. Week Comparative evaluation of criticism theories Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks) 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
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1
PY3 1 1 1
PY4 0 0 0
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 0 0 0
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 2 2 2
PY11 5 5 5
PY12 2 2 2
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Moran, B., Edebiyat Kuramları ve Eleştiri, İletişim Yayıncılık, İstanbul: 2004.
  • Eagleton, T., Edebiyat Kuramı, çev. Esen Tarım, Ayrıntı Yayınları, İstanbul: 1990.
  • Eagleton, T., Eleştiri ve İdeoloji, çev. E.Tarım-S. Öztopbaş, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul: 1985.
  • Yücel, T., Eleştiri Kuramları, İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul: 1994.
  • Uçan, H., Yazınsal Eleştiri ve Göstergebilim, İz Yayıncılık, İstanbul: 2016.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 13 2 26
Research 5 2 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 8.5 8.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0