Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Old Turkish Literature VI TDE322 Turkish Compulsory 6. 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 -The political and literary structure of the 16th century, along with the tradition of nazire and mecmua culture. -Textual analysis, commentary (şerh), and studies on the lives, literary personalities, and poems of Bâkî, Hayâlî Bey, and Zâtî.
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 Recognises important literary figures in this century.
4 Learns the place of Baki, Hayali Bey and Zati in Turkish literature in detail.
5 Have knowledge about the concept of nazire and majmuahs of nazira.
6 Interpret literary texts written in the period.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Overview of the 16th century political structure and general evaluation Lecture, Question and Answer
2. Week 16th century Turkish literature general evaluation Lecture, Question and Answer
3. Week General information about nazire and majmuahs of nazira Lecture, Discussion
4. Week Baki's life and works Lecture, Discussion
5. Week Baki's literary personality Other Activities, Practice
6. Week Sample texts from Baki's poems Lecture, Question and Answer
7. Week Sample texts from Baki's poems Fieldwork
8. Week Hayali Bey’s life and works Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Fieldwork
9. Week Hayali Bey’s life and works Discussion
10. Week Sample texts from Hayali Bey’s poems Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Sample texts from Hayali Bey’s poems Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Zati’s life, works and literary personality Fieldwork, Lecture
13. Week Sample texts from Zati’s poems Interview
14. Week Hayali Bey’s life and works Fieldwork, 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 2 2 2 2 2 2
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 2 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
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 1 15 15
Preparation, After Class Study 14 4 56
Research 1 10 10
Other Activities 1 10 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 1 10.5 10.5
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 10 10
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0