Information Package / Course Catalogue
Letters in Modern Turkish Literature
Course Code: TRDE667
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

Examining the place and function of the letter type in Turkish literature

Course Content

History of letter, letter language, letter as a narrative technique

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the development of letter writing in Turkish literature
2.To categorise the areas of usage of letter type
3.Be able to analyze letter's functions as a narrative technique
4.To examine the examples of the letter type in contemporary Turkish Literature
5.To discuss the standarts of literary letter
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hece Dergisi, Mektup Özel Sayısı, S. 114,115,116, 2006.
2.Nurullah Çetin, Nesir Türleri, Akçağ Yay., Ank., 2012.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history of letter
Week 2 - Theoretical
The history of letter
Week 3 - Theoretical
The language of letter
Week 4 - Theoretical
The language of letter
Week 5 - Theoretical
The language of letter
Week 6 - Theoretical
The language of letter
Week 7 - Theoretical
Letter as narrative technique
Week 8 - Theoretical
Letter as narrative technique, (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
Week 10 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
Week 11 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
Week 12 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
Week 13 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
Week 14 - Theoretical
Letters of prominent figures of Turkish literature
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
4
4
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026