Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science This major focuses on the study of modern Turkish literature, its historical development, cultural context, and literary movements. Students develop skills in analyzing and interpreting Turkish literary texts and 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 principles of Turkish cultural studies and comparative literature. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the study and promotion of Turkish literature. - Develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills for academic and cultural studies. **Major 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** - Fundamentals of Turkish poetry and prose, including forms, styles, and themes. - Techniques for analyzing Turkish poetic and prose works. 4. **Turkish Novel and Short Story** - Principles of the Turkish novel and short story, their development, and notable authors. - Techniques for analyzing Turkish novels and short stories. 5. **Turkish Drama and Theater** - Fundamentals of Turkish drama and theater, 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. **Literary Theory and Criticism** - Principles of literary theory, criticism, and aesthetics in the context of Turkish literature. - Techniques for critiquing and discussing Turkish literary works. 8. **Comparative Literature** - Principles of comparative literature and the comparison of Turkish literature with other literary traditions. - Techniques for conducting comparative analyses of literary works across cultures and languages. 9. **Practicum in Modern Turkish Literature** - Real-world experiences in modern Turkish literature through internships and projects. - Application of learned skills in practical literary and cultural studies scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Modern Turkish Literature** - Comprehensive project applying skills in literary analysis, research, or cultural studies. - Delivery of a polished research project or case study on modern Turkish literature. **Assessment Methods:** - Literary analyses, research papers, poetry and prose studies, novel and short story critiques, drama and theater reviews, cultural studies projects, literary theory essays, comparative literature analyses, practicum reports, capstone 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. - "The Turkish Novel and Short Story" by various authors. - "Turkish Drama and Theater" by various authors. - "Cultural Studies and Turkish Literature" by various authors. - "Literary Theory and Criticism in Turkish Literature" by various authors. - "Comparative Literature: Turkish and Global Perspectives" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of Turkish language, literature, and cultural studies. Suitable for students interested in modern Turkish literature and literary criticism. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Modern Turkish Literature and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring literary scholars, critics, publishers, cultural specialists, educators, and individuals seeking careers in academia, literary criticism, publishing, cultural institutions, and education. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in the study of modern Turkish literature, supporting careers in academia, literary criticism, publishing, cultural institutions, and education.