Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sufi Literature
Course Code: İLH471
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach theoretical information about the definition and scope of Sufi Literature; to show the relationship of this literary field with other literary fields; To provide information about the important Sufi literatures and their works in this field.

Course Content

The student who chooses this course identifies and examines the reflection of Sufism, which is an important part of our culture, in literature. Recognizes important names and works in this field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student explains the general characteristics of Turkish Sufi Literature.
2.The student evaluates the impact of sufism thought on art and literature.
3.The student can explain the contribution of Sufi literature to the formation of our national culture and identity.
4.The student lists the periods and schools of Sufi Literature and the main literatures that stand out within these schools.
5.The student analyzes the impact of sufi environments on the development of literature.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Süleyman Uludağ, Tasavvuf Terimleri Sözlüğü, İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınları, 2016.
2.Ethem Cebecioğlu, Tasavvuf Terimleri ve Deyimleri Sözlüğü, Ankara: Otto Yayınları, 2014.
3.Mahmut Erol Kılıç, Sufi ve Şiir, İstanbul: Sufi Kitap Yayınları, 2017.
4.Bilal Kemikli, Dost İlinden Gelen Ses, İstanbul: Kitabevi, 2017.
5.Mehmed Fuad Köprülü, Türk Edebiyatında İlk Mutasavvıflar, İstanbul: Alfa Yayıncılık, 2014.
6.Abdurrahman Güzel, Dinî-Tasavvufî Türk Edebiyatı, Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları, 2021.
7.Ahmet Kabaklı, Tasavvuf Tarikat Edebiyat, İstanbul: TEDEV Yayınları, 2024.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Sufism? What is sufi literature? / The Relationship of this lesson with Other Fields of Theology
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Sufi Poet's View of Poetry
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literature in Sufi Environments
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ahmed Yesevi
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Rumi
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Influence of Rumi on Our Literature
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Yunus Emre
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literary followers of Yunus Emre
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 9 - Theoretical
Suleyman Celebi
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 10 - Theoretical
Haji Bayram
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nabi / Sheikh Galib
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ismail Hakki Bursavi / Erzurumlu Ibrahim Hakki
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sufis in Literary Texts
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Week 14 - Theoretical
Literary Genres Emerging with the Influence of Sufism on Literature and General Evaluation of the Term
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Library Study and Internet Search
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment71114
Reading71114
Individual Work71114
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
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OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026