Course Language:
English
Course Coordinator:
Course Objectives:
This course examines the development of Turkish cinema as an art form and a field of mass communication.
Course Content:
The development of cinema in Turkey, are examined in a chronological flow. The political, economic and cultural conditions are identified. The effects of the conditions is analyzed in Turkish cinema. Examined on the basis of artistic development of the creators of the Turkish cinema.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Investigates the development process of the cinema as a part of mass communication in Turkey. Examines political, social and economic effects on this process. | 4, 7, 9 | 1, 2 | A |
| 2) Examines how Turkish cinema sets up a relationship with its targeted audience. Investigates political, social and cultural effects on this relationship. | 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1, 2 | A |
| 3) Examines the Turkish cinema as an art form. Analyses the creators, film forms and contents. | 4, 8, 9 | 1, 2 | A |
| 4) Examines the legal framework has been influential on Turkish cinema. Determines changing and evolving points. | 5, 6 | 1, 2 | A |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 |
The invention of the cinema and the advent of the Ottoman Empire (1895-1921)
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“Sinemanın Arkeolojisi” (C.W Ceram/Agora/2007 – “Türk Sinema Tarihi” documentary film (Prof.Sami Şekeroğlu)
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| 2 |
Cinema in the early years of Turkish Republic – First cinema companies and organizations.
Muhsin Ertuğrul (1922 – 1939) Transitional years (1939 – 1952) World War 2 and its effects on Turkish cinema. |
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| 3 |
Basics of the popular cinema in Turkey - Audience profile analyzes - The formation of Yeşilçam style – Connections between melodrama and Anatolian culture. (1952-1960)
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“Türk Sinema Tarihi” Cilt 1 (Giovanni Scognomillo/
Kabalcı /2003) “Poetika” (Aristotales/Remzi/2011) |
| 4 |
Economic structure of Turkish cinema and the issue of censorship. (1952-1960) – Period of Democrat Party
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“Türk Sinemasında Sansür”(Agah Özgüç/Kitle/
2000) |
| 5 |
Social Realism in Turkish Cinema (1960 – 1970)
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“Toplumsal Değişme ve Türk Sineması” (Gülseren Güçhan/İmge/1993) |
| 6 | Different views in Turkish cinema: National Cinema, Traditional Cinema, Religious cinema. First film archives in Turkey (1960 – 1970) | “Ulusal Sinema Kavgası” (Halit Refiğ/Dergah/2009) |
| 7 | Political cinema in Turkey (1971 – 1980) | “Yılmaz Güney Kitabı” (Atilla Dorsay/Güney/2005) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Effects of the arabesque style on Turkish cinema (1974 – 1980) | “Popüler Kültür ve Orhan Gencebay Arabeski”(Meral Özbek/İletişim/2012) |
| 10 | Erotic and fantastic films in Turkish cinema (1974–1980) | “Türk Sinemasında Cinselliğin tarihi” (Agah Özgüç/Parantez/2000) |
| 11 | Feminism and Turkish cinema (1980 – 1990) | “Seksenler Türkiyesi’nde Sinema/Beta/2000” (Şükran Kuyucak Esen/) |
| 12 | Neo – liberailsm and its effects on Turkish cinema - Development of the advertising industry (1980 – 1990), Period of ANAP | |
| 13 | The cultural origins of the traditional comedies in Turkish cinema.(1980 – 1990) | “Tv ve Sinemada Kemal Sunal Güldürüsü” (Kemal Sunal/Sel/2005) |
| 14 |
The effects of the tv broadcasting on Turkish cinema – Turkish cinema in the international arena (1990 – 2000)
Eurimage and International film festivals
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| 15 |
New Turkish cinema after 2000. The thoughts and plans about the future of Turkish cinema.
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| 16 | Final Exam | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Pınar Tınaz “Study Notes” |
| Additional Resources |
“Türk Sinema Tarihi” (G.Scognomillo/Kabalcı/2003), Türk Sineması Tarihi (N.Özön/Doruk/2013), “Benden Sonra Tufan Olmasın” (M.Ertuğrul/Remzi/2007), “Türk Sineması Üzerine Yazılar” (N.Abisel/Phoenix/2005), “Türk Sineması Toplumbilimi” (F.Kalkan/Ajans Tümer/1988), “Bir Halk Sinemacısı Osman F.Seden” (P.Tınaz/Dergah/2006), “Türk Sineması Üzerine Düşünceler (S.M Dinçer/Doruk/1996), “Senaryo:Bülent Oran/Dergah/2005” (İbrahim Türk).
Film screenings: “Kanun Namına”(1952 L.Ö Akad), “Mahalleye Gelen Gelin”(1962 O.F Seden), “Gurbet Kuşları” (1963 H.Refiğ), “Acı Hayat” (1964 M.Erksan), “Arkadaş (1974 Y.Güney), “Batsın Bu Dünya” (1974 O.F Seden), “Muhsin Bey”(1987 Y.Turgul), “Aaah Belinda” (1986 A.Yılmaz), “Akrebin Yolculuğu”(1997 Ö.Kavur), “Üç Maymun”(2008 N.B Ceylan) |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Handed out in class |
| Assignments | yulearn.yeditepe.edu.tr |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences. | X | ||||
| 2 | Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields. | X | ||||
| 3 | Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses. | X | ||||
| 4 | Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally. | X | ||||
| 5 | Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles. | X | ||||
| 6 | Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest. | X | ||||
| 7 | Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations. | X | ||||
| 8 | Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema. | X | ||||
| 9 | Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Students Reading | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Work Load | 74 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 | ||
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