Psychology (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI396
Course Name: Turkish Cinema
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MUSTAFA ALGÜL
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Algül
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course, where the development of Turkish Cinema throughout history is explained, it is aimed for students to understand and interpret today's cinema by revealing the historical background and foundations of the films they watch today.
Course Content: This is a course in which the historical development of Turkish Cinema since its emergence is examined, the phases it has gone through depending on technological, social and political developments are explained, and the changes that have occurred in the language and narrative of cinema are revealed by examining various cinema movements that have emerged.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describe the general characteristics of Turkish cinema from its beginnings to the present.
2) Recall information about the beginning of cinema in Turkey.
3) Recall information about the period of Theater, Transition and Filmmakers.
4) Recall the Yeşilçam period, film production processes and the functioning of the industry.
5) Comment on the prominent directors and their films from its beginnings to the present.
6) Comment on the social conditions that have affected Turkish cinema from its beginnings to the present.
7) Relate the socio-cultural conditions in the country from its beginnings to the present to the country's cinema.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
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1) First Film Studies in Türkiye, Early Turkish Cinema
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2) Early Republican Cinema, Theatre Period, Cinema of Muhsin Ertuğrul
3) Transition Period in Turkish Cinema, 40s, New Filmmakers
4) Filmmakers Period, 50s, Development of the Film Industry
5) Filmmakers Period, 60s, Golden Age of Yeşilçam, Cinematic Developments
6) Film Production Conditions in Yeşilçam, Important Directors and Their Films
7) Movements, Genres and Trends in Yeşilçam Cinema
8) Midterm Exam
9) Contrast Period in Turkish Cinema, 70s, Important Directors and Films
10) Demise of Yeşilçam, 80s, Comedy Films, Arabesque Films, Women's Films
11) Reborn of Turkish Cinema, a General Look at the 90s
12) A General Look at the 2000s in Turkish Cinema
13) A General Look at the 2010s in Turkish Cinema
14) Evaluation week
15) final exam
16) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Scognamillo, Giovanni. Türk Sinema Tarihi, (2010). 3. Baskı, İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi
Hakan, Fikret. Türk Sinema Tarihi, (2010). İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi
References: Scognamillo, Giovanni. Türk Sinema Tarihi, (2010). 3. Baskı, İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi
Hakan, Fikret. Türk Sinema Tarihi, (2010). İstanbul: İnkılap Kitabevi

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Study Hours Out of Class 2 4 4 16
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 3 12
Project 1 4 4
Homework Assignments 3 4 4 24
Quizzes 2 4 4 16
Midterms 2 4 4 16
Final 2 4 4 16
Total Workload 146