Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Old Turkish Literature III TDE223 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Eda TOK
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to introduce literary figures who produced works within the general political, social and cultural life of the 14th century and to provide information about the literary life of the period based on their works.
Course Content -
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 - Acquires knowledge about 14th century Turkish literature.
2 - Recognises important poets and writers of the 14th century.
3 - Acquires detailed knowledge about the lives and literary works of Nesimî, Ahmedî, and Âşık Paşa.
4 - Can interpret poems written during this period.
5 - Acquires knowledge about important literary sources of the period.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The general political structure of the 14th century Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week The general literary life of the 14th century Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Important figures and works of the 14th century Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Nesîmî's life, literary personality, works Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Examples from Nesîmî's poems Research
6. Week Explanatory notes on sample texts from Nesîmî's poems Preparation, After Class Study, Research
7. Week Explanatory notes on sample texts from Nesîmî's poems Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Ahmedî's life, literary personality, works Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Examples from Ahmedî's poems Preparation, After Class Study, Research
10. Week Explanatory notes on examples from Ahmedî's poems Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The life, literary personality and works of Âşık Paşa Research
12. Week Examples from Âşık Paşa's poems Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Explanatory notes on examples from Âşık Paşa's poems Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General assessment of 14th-century Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Örneklerle Eski Türk Edebiyatı Tarihi – Giriş, İlhan Genç, İzmir, 2007 Eski Türk Edebiyatı El Kitabı (Ed. Mustafa İsen) Grafiker, Ankara, 2009