Turkology Conversatorium 3600-7-TU3-KT(Z)
This course explores selected topics in contemporary Turkish culture. The specific scope of the seminar will be decided during the first class based on students' interests and needs. Proposed topics: contemporary Turkish culture and art, including Turkish cinema and theater, social issues in contemporary Turkey, rituals, etc. During the course, particular emphasis will be placed on methods of research and analysis of material in the area of specific issues.
Type of course
Mode
Classroom
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
o has basic knowledge of the place and importance of Oriental studies in the humanities and their specificity in relation to the subject and methodology [K_W01]
o has detailed and organized knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Turkey within the scope of natural environment and ethnic, demographic and political situation [K_W09]
o knows the state of research in chosen aspects pertaining to Turkey [K_W17]
o knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history [K_W18]
o knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in Turkey [K_W19]
Skills:
o can indicate sources of cultural differences between Turkey and other countries [K_U02]
o can use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion of Turkey [K_U03]
o can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) of Turkey and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times [K_U07]
o can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of Turkey in typical professional situations [K_U09]
o has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of Turkey in Polish and in Turkish taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of Turkey [K_U21]
o can communicate with specialists in the fields of academic research and in academic disciplines pertinent to the Oriental studies using contemporary IT technology [K_U25
Social competences
o understands the need to learn all one’s life [K_K01]
o can set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity [K_K04]
o sees the need of dialogue between cultures [K_K06]
o perceives the positive socio-cultural values of Turkey and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication [K_K09]
Bibliography
Detailed bibliography will be defined according to the profile of the group and the individual subjects
Additional information
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