TLT427 Turkish Folklore
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Turkish language and literature, Teaching
Dženana Bračković
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
In the course, in general terms, information about Turkish folklore and its place in Turkish literature will be given. In this way, students will have knowledge about the introduction of folklore products and their analysis in terms of form and content.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Oğuz, M. Öcal vd. (2010). Türk Halk Edebiyatı: El Kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları.
Additional Literature
Boratav, Pertev Naili. (2013). 100 Soruda Türk Halk Edebiyatı. İstanbul: Bilgesu Yayıncılık. Elçin, Şükrü. (1981). Halk Edebiyatına Giriş. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.Teaching Methods
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkish Mythology | |
| 2 | Turkish Tales | |
| 3 | Turkish Legends | |
| 4 | Turkish Epics | |
| 5 | Oghuz Kagan Epic and Dede Korkut Narratives | |
| 6 | Turkish Folk Stories | |
| 7 | Turkish Jokes | |
| 8 | Mid-term examination / Evaluation | |
| 9 | Turkish Proverbs and Sayings | |
| 10 | Turkish Idioms | |
| 11 | Turkish Rhymes and Riddles | |
| 12 | Turkish Folk Songs, Lamentations, Lullabies, Mânis | |
| 13 | Turkish Folk Dances | |
| 14 | Turkish Folk Theater (Ttraditional Improvised Theatre, Public Storyteller, Karagöz Shadow Play) | |
| 15 | Genre and Form in Pre-Islamic Turkish Folk Literature |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLT427.1 | Course | Thursday 12:00 - 14:50 | B F2.2 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Active Tutorials
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Mid-term Exam study
10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)
Final Ecam study
20 hours ⏳ (1 week × 20 h)
Home study
30 hours ⏳ (15 week × 2 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [TLT427] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Oct 10, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| TLT427 | Turkish Folklore | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Dženana Bračković | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 12:00-14:00 |
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| dzbrackovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | In the course, in general terms, information about Turkish folklore and its place in Turkish literature will be given. In this way, students will have knowledge about the introduction of folklore products and their analysis in terms of form and content. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Oğuz, M. Öcal vd. (2010). Türk Halk Edebiyatı: El Kitabı. Ankara: Grafiker Yayınları. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
| Teaching Methods | ||||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Turkish Mythology | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Turkish Tales | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Turkish Legends | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Turkish Epics | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Oghuz Kagan Epic and Dede Korkut Narratives | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Turkish Folk Stories | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Turkish Jokes | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Mid-term examination / Evaluation | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Turkish Proverbs and Sayings | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Turkish Idioms | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Turkish Rhymes and Riddles | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Turkish Folk Songs, Lamentations, Lullabies, Mânis | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Turkish Folk Dances | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Turkish Folk Theater (Ttraditional Improvised Theatre, Public Storyteller, Karagöz Shadow Play) | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Genre and Form in Pre-Islamic Turkish Folk Literature | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | Not Allowed | ||
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Active Tutorials | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Mid-term Exam study | 10 | 1 | 10 | Final Ecam study | 20 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Home study | 2 | 15 | 30 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 23/10/2025 | |||||||||