Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Poetics in Contemporary Turkish Poem TDE649 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 7.5
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. İsmail Alper KUMSAR
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin ULUDAĞ (Güz)
Goals To ensure recognition of the basic poetic texts of New Turkish Literature.
Course Content 1. Learns the concept of poetics and the characteristics of poetic text. 2. Recognizes the poetics written in Turkish literature. 3. Understands the similarities and differences between theoretical views on poetry in New Turkish literature.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The concept of poetics and its historical development are discussed.
2. Week The concept of poetics, poetics in the West and the East, poetics in Turkish literature Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week The concept of poetics and its historical development are discussed.
3. Week The place and importance of the concept of poetics in Turkish literature is discussed.
3. Week Poetic texts in the Tanzimat period Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Poetic texts in Servet-i Fünûn Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week The place and importance of the concept of poetics in Turkish literature is discussed.
5. Week Poetics of the important poets of the new Turkish poetry are read.
5. Week Ahmet Haşim's poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Yahya Kemal's poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Poetics of the important poets of the new Turkish poetry are read.
7. Week Midterm
7. Week Necip Fazıl's Poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Midterm Practice
8. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
9. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
9. Week Mehmed Akif's poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Nazım Hikmet's poetic texts and poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
11. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
11. Week Garip’s poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Garip’s Poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
13. Week The transformation of poetry from the Tanzimat Period to the present is discussed through poetics.
13. Week II. Yeni’s Poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week II. Yeni's Poetics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Final Exam
*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.
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Poetika Dersleri - M. Orhan Okay
  • Poetics - Aristo
  • Okay, M.O. (2011) Poetika Dersleri, Dergâh Yayınları, İst.; Enginün, İ. (2007) Yeni Türk Edebiyatı Tanzimat`tan Cumhuriyet`e (1839-1923), 3. Baskı, Dergâh Yayınları, İst.; Bayrak, Ö. vd. (2015) Servet-i Fünûn Edebiyatı, Kesit Yayınları, İst.; Korkmaz, R. vd. (2009) Yeni Türk Edebiyatı El Kitabı (1839-2000), 5. Baskı, Grafiker Yayınları, Ankara.; Parlatır, İ. vd. (2011) Servet-i Fünûn Edebiyatı, 2. Baskı, Akçağ Yayınları, Ankara.; Aytaç, G. (2011), Çağdaş Gelişmeler Işığında Şiir Tahlilleri, 2. Baskı, Akçağ Yayınları, Ankara.; Necatigil, B. (2012), Bile/Yazdı, 2. Baskı, YKY, İst
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 1.5 1.5
Classroom Activities 1 3 3
Total Workload 10.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 7.5