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Department of Applied English Translation

RTV 235 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Creative Authorship
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
RTV 235
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Group Work
Q&A
Critical feedback
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives n this course, it’s aim to teach students how to be a good storyteller, how to influence and persuade people by writing.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to compare the effect of telling a story about themselves and a brand to the public with an ordinary narrative.
  • Will be able to explain language correctly and effectively in storytelling.
  • Will be able to compare the differences of language used in oral and written storytelling.
  • Will be able to explain the basic structures in establishing the plot of a story.
  • Will be able to analyze the effective usage of creative writing in cultural propaganda with examples.
Course Description This course includes the techniques of storytelling, the place of the story in persuasion, the effect of art and writing in branding by having a command of the language.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Why do we need stories? How does humanity's story inspire us? Psychological effects of writing.
2 Recognition of fiction, information about the genre of novel, short story and essay, good examples, classics and best writers. Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 68-76
3 What is the meaning of the Hero's Journey? Who is the hero, how is he/she created? Who is the narrator? Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 77-90
4 Recognizing the stages of fiction, how to create person, time and place? Gürsel Korat- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 115-125
5 Creative writing essays
6 How is the plot constructed and how conflict elements are created? Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 90-100
7 Creative writing essays using space, time, narrator
8 Midterm
9 Surreal stories and their importance and difference in storytelling (Fantasy, magical realism, science fiction, fairy tale) Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 125-130
10 The power of atmosphere creation and dialogue in the story. Credibility and persuasion Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 130-141
11 Biography and autobiography writing and its good examples Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 9-15
12 Essay type and good examples
13 Creative writing practices, style development with cross-genre essays Gürsel Korat- Kurmacanın Yapısı- ISBN 9786051858678 Page: 145-150
14 The most important elements of dramatic fiction, the last tips on good writing, the latest information on publishing world dynamics
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Korat, Gürsel - Kurmacanın Yapısı, Everest Yayınları, İstanbul. ISBN 9786051858678

Suggested Readings/Materials

Gülşah Elikbank, Yalancılar ve Sevgililer, Kırmızı Kedi Yayınevi, İstanbul. ISBN  9786059799508

Ayşe Kulin, Füreya, Everest Yayınları, ISBN 9786051851839

Albert Camus, Düşüş, Can Yayınları, İstanbul.ISBN 9789750748745

Kafka, Dönüşüm, İş Bankası Yayınları, İstanbul. ISBN 9786053609322

 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
20
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
8
8
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
5
5
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
13
13
Final Exam
16
0
    Total
74

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.

2

Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation

3

Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form

4

Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation

5

Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language

6

Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts

7

Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively

8

Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances

9

Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation

10

Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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