College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This specialization focuses on the study of modern Turkish literature, its historical development, and cultural context, along with literary movements. Students develop skills in analyzing and interpreting Turkish literary texts, as well as exploring literary theory and criticism.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of modern Turkish literature and its historical context.
• Develop skills in analyzing and interpreting Turkish literary texts.
• Learn techniques for conducting literary research and criticism.
• Explore the principles of Turkish cultural studies and comparative literature.
• Analyze the challenges and opportunities in studying and promoting Turkish literature.
• Develop critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills for academic and cultural studies.

Main Outline:

1. Introduction to Modern Turkish Literature
   • Overview of key concepts, historical periods, and literary movements.
   • Fundamentals of Turkish literary history, authors, and cultural context.
2. Turkish Literary Movements
   • Principles of major literary movements in modern Turkish literature.
   • Techniques for analyzing literary works within these movements.
3. Turkish Poetry and Prose
   • Essentials of Turkish poetry and prose, including forms, styles, and themes.
   • Techniques for analyzing Turkish poetic and prose works.
4. Turkish Novels and Short Stories
   • Principles of Turkish novels and short stories, their development, and prominent authors.
   • Techniques for analyzing Turkish novels and short stories.
5. Turkish Drama and Theatre
   • Essentials of Turkish drama and theatre, including playwrights and performances.
   • Techniques for analyzing Turkish dramatic works and theatrical productions.
6. Cultural Studies and Turkish Literature
   • Principles of cultural studies and their application to Turkish literature.
   • Techniques for exploring the cultural, social, and political contexts of Turkish literary works.
7. Theory and Literary Criticism
   • Principles of theory, criticism, and literary aesthetics in the context of Turkish literature.
   • Techniques for critiquing and discussing Turkish literary works.
8. Comparative Literature
   • Principles of comparative literature and comparing Turkish literature to other literary traditions.
   • Techniques for conducting comparative analyses of literary works across cultures and languages.
9. Practical Training in Modern Turkish Literature
   • Real-life experiences in modern Turkish literature through training and projects.
   • Apply acquired skills in practical literary and cultural study scenarios.
10. Graduation Project in Modern Turkish Literature
    • A comprehensive project to apply skills in literary analysis, research, or cultural studies.
    • Presentation of a refined research project or a case study on modern Turkish literature.

Assessment Methods:

• Literary analyses, research papers, poetry and prose studies, critiques of novels and short stories, reviews of drama and theater, cultural studies projects, literary theory essays, comparative literature analyses, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Modern Turkish Literature" by various authors.
• "Turkish Literary Movements" by various authors.
• "Turkish Poetry and Prose" by various authors.
• "Turkish Novels and Short Stories" by various authors.
• "Turkish Drama and Theatre" by various authors.
• "Cultural Studies and Turkish Literature" by various authors.
• "Theory and Literary Criticism in Turkish Literature" by various authors.
• "Comparative Literature: Turkish and Global Perspectives" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of the Turkish language, literature, and cultural studies. Suitable for students interested in modern Turkish literature and literary criticism.

Duration:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in Modern Turkish Literature and pursue higher education or obtain professional certifications in related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring literary researchers, critics, publishers, cultural specialists, teachers, and individuals seeking careers in academia, literary criticism, publishing, cultural institutions, and education. This specialization equips students with the skills necessary to excel in studying modern Turkish literature and supports careers in academia, literary criticism, publishing, cultural institutions, and education.