Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Old Turkish Literature IV TDE224 Turkish Compulsory 4. 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 15th century and to provide information about the literary life of the period based on the works of these figures.
Course Content The general political structure and literary life of the 15th century, along with its prominent figures and works.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 - Acquires knowledge about the general political and cultural structure of the 15th century.
2 - Recognises important poets and writers of the 15th century.
3 - Acquires detailed knowledge about the lives and literary works of Şeyhî, Ahmed Paşa, and Necâtî Bey.
4 - Knows the place of Ali Şîr Nevaî in Turkish literature.
5 - Can interpret poems written during that period.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The general political structure of the 15th century Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
2. Week The general literary life of the 15th century Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Important figures and works of the 15th century Preparation, After Class Study, Research
4. Week The life, literary personality and works of Şeyhî Preparation, After Class Study, Research
5. Week Explanatory notes on examples of Şeyhî's poems Research, Lecture
6. Week The life, literary personality and works of Ahmed Paşa Research
7. Week The life, literary personality and works of Ahmed Paşa Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Explanatory notes on selected poems by Ahmed Pasha Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week The life, literary personality and works of Necâtî Bey Preparation, After Class Study, Research
10. Week Explanatory notes on selected poems by Necâtî Bey Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The life, literary personality and works of Süleyman Çelebi Research, Lecture
12. Week The life, literary personality and works of Mesihî Research, Lecture
13. Week Ali Şîr Nevaî's life, literary personality, works Preparation, After Class Study, Research
14. Week General assessment of 15th-century Turkish literature 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.
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 2 2 2 2 2
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
  • Örneklerle Eski Türk Edebiyatı Tarihi – Giriş, İlhan Genç, İzmir, 2007
  • Eski Türk Edebiyatı El Kitabı (Ed. Mustafa İsen) Grafiker, Ankara, 2009.
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 3 5 15
Research 4 10 40
Presentation (Preparation) 2 10 20
Other Activities 2 5 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1.5 1.5
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0