Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Folk Literature Effects on Turkish Novel and Story
Course Code: TRDE665
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Examination of novels and stories bearing folk literature

Course Content

Determination of elements of folk culture that are traced in Turkish novel and story, contribution of folk literature elements to novels and stories,   the place of novels and stories including folk literature elements in Turkish literature

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have general knowledge about Turkish Folk Literature
2.To identify the traces of folk literature in novel and story
3.To analyze the contributions of folk literature elements in stories and novels
4.To examine the sample stories
5.To examine the sample novels
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ramazan Kaplan, Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türk Romanında Köy, Akçağ Yay., Ank., 1997.
2.Dilaver Düzgün, İlk Köy Romanlarımızda Halk Kültürü Unsurları, Erzurum, 1992.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Folk poetry influence in novel and story
Week 2 - Theoretical
Folk poetry influence in novel and story
Week 3 - Theoretical
The epic, fable and folktale influence in story and novel
Week 4 - Theoretical
The epic, fable and folktale influence in story and novel
Week 5 - Theoretical
The epic, fable and folktale influence in story and novel
Week 6 - Theoretical
The epic, fable and folktale influence in story and novel
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mythological elements in novel and story
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mythological elements in novel and story, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mythological elements in novel and story
Week 10 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Text analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150252
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
4
4
2
5
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026