Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Old Turkish Literature II TDE124 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Orhan KILIÇARSLAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Eda TOK (Bahar)
Goals The aim of this course is to give information about the history of 13th century old Turkish literature.
Course Content This course covers the history and literary atmosphere of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate. It includes the study of the lives and works of Mevlânâ Jalaluddin Rumi and Yunus Emre, alongside analyses of sample texts within the framework of Sufi thought and symbolism.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 - Have information about the Seljuk State.
2 - Recognises the literary life during the Seljuk State.
3 - Knows and interprets the life and works of Mevlana.
4 - Knows and interprets the life and works of Yunus Emre.
5 Understands and interprets 13th century literary texts.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Overview of the history of the Seljuk period Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
2. Week Literary situation in the period of Anatolian Seljuks Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer
3. Week Concepts and symbols of Sufism Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
4. Week Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's life and works Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
5. Week Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's life and works Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
6. Week Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's life and works Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
7. Week Life and works of Yunus Emre Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
8. Week Life and works of Yunus Emre Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
9. Week Life and works of Yunus Emre Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
10. Week Sample texts from Yunus Emre Divanı Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
11. Week Sample texts from Yunus Emre Divanı Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
12. Week Sample texts from Yunus Emre Divanı Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
13. Week Sample texts from Yunus Emre Divanı Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
14. Week Sample texts from Yunus Emre Risaletü'n-nushiyye Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
*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 Achieves proficiency in using the Turkish language correctly and clearly by analyzing its structural and morphological features.
2 Examines texts of Turkish language and literature from its origin to the present from both literary and philological perspectives.
3 Acquires the theoretical and practical foundation necessary for interpreting both historical and contemporary texts.
4 Develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and interpretative skills for textual analysis.
5 Gains the fundamental knowledge and competencies required to conduct academic research individually or collaboratively in the field of Turkish language and literature.
6 Demonstrates the ability to produce, organize, store, present, and share knowledge in the field of Turkish language and literature through the use of information technologies.
7 Has knowledge of the alphabets used in historical and modern Turkic dialects and conducts philological studies by transcribing these texts into contemporary Turkish.
8 Develops a strong sense of academic ethics and responsibility, along with the confidence to express critical opinions constructively.
9 Applies the acquired knowledge and skills in Turkish language and literature to interdisciplinary projects within the broader field of social sciences.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İlhan Genç. (2007). Örneklerle Eski Türk Edebiyatı Tarihi-Giriş. İzmir.
  • Mustafa İsen vd. (2009). Eski Türk Edebiyatı El Kitabı. Grafiker Yay. Ankara.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 1 14
Ders Dışı
Homework 10 5 50
Research 10 5 50
Presentation (Preparation) 2 5 10
Other Activities 1 1.5 1.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0