Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Old Turkish Literature V TDE321 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Metin AKKUŞ
Instructor(s)
Goals In this course, it is aimed to reveal the literary life of the period by starting from the literary figures and their works in the general political, social and cultural life of the 16th century.
Course Content -Overview of the 16th-century political structure, literary environment, and poet biographies (tezkire). -In-depth analysis of Fuzûlî's life, poetic/prose works, and literary personality. -Poets and prose writers of the period, along with textual commentaries on selected poems by Fuzûlî.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 - Knows the general political and cultural structure of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century
2 Have knowledge about the literary understanding in this century.
3 Have knowledge about poet tezkires.
4 Recognises important literary figures of the century.
5 Interpret the texts of poets of the period.
6 Knows the importance of Fuzuli and Turkish literature.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Overview of the 16th century’s general political structure Lecture
2. Week Introduction to 16th century Turkish literature Lecture
3. Week 16th century poets/poets in Turkish literature Lecture
4. Week Evaluation about poet tezkires and examples from tezkires Lecture
5. Week Fuzuli's life and verse/prose works Lecture
6. Week Fuzuli’s literary personality Interview
7. Week Fuzuli’s literary personality Lecture
8. Week Fuzuli’s literary personality Practice
9. Week Sample texts from Fuzuli’s poems Interview
10. Week Sample texts from Fuzuli’s poems Lecture
11. Week Sample texts from Fuzuli’s poems Interview
12. Week Sample texts from Fuzuli’s poems Lecture
13. Week Sample texts from Fuzuli’s poems Lecture
14. Week 16th century Turkish literature general evaluation 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 DK6
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • İlhan Genç. (2010). A History of Old Turkish Literature with Examples – Classical Period, İzmir.
  • Mustafa İsen (ed.). (2009). Handbook of Old Turkish Literature, 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
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0