Information Package / Course Catalogue
Comparative Literature Theories and Approaches
Course Code: DKE503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the concept of interdisciplinary in the context of literature

Course Content

To learn the function, methodology and terminology of Comparative Literature studies. Investigation of universal and local effects of Comparative Literature theories.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gökhan Şefik ERKURT
Learning Outcomes
1.Sufficient knowledge of comparative literature science; obtain theoretical and practical information in this field
2.Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing, and the ability to use foreign language
3.Increasing foreign language effectiveness in reaching the resources of the field
4.Ability to do self-study, disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork
5.Examination of literary texts belonging to different nations, recognition of different cultures based on these texts and processing of the concept of interculturality
6.Keeping track of documents related to Turkish and world literature
7.To provide a comparative analysis of literary works of Turkish and world literatures
8.Information acquisition about comparative literature science and sub-disciplines
9.To gain a critical perspective
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Zima, Peter V.; Comparative Perspectives, Francke Verlag, Tübingen 2011
2.Aytaç, Gürsel; Comparative Literature Science, Say Yayınları, Ankara 2003
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Functions of Comparison in Social Sciences
Week 2 - Theoretical
Methodological Importance of Comparison
Week 3 - Theoretical
Terminology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Working Methods of Comparative Literature
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Place of Literature Among Different Cultures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Culture in terms of Socio-Linguistics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Universal and Local Effects of Comparative Literature
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Universal and Local Effects of Comparative Literature
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Effect of Postmodernism on Comparative Literature
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Place of Comparative Literary Theories in Comparing Cultures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpretation Methods in Comparative Literature
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpretation Methods in Comparative Literature
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparing Homework
Week 14 - Final Exam
Preparing Homework
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
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4
OÇ-2
4
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4
OÇ-3
4
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3
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4
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3
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4
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3
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4
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4
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4
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4
OÇ-8
4
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OÇ-9
4
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4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026