141163 VO Ringvorlesung Literature and History of Turkey (2025S)

Contemporary trends in the study of modern Turkish literature

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Voraussetzung: STEOP

Moodle

Th 08.05. 17:00-18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 13.03. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 20.03. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 27.03. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 03.04. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 10.04. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
N Thursday 08.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 15.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 22.05. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 05.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842
Thursday 12.06. 17:00 - 18:30 Hörsaal d. Inst. f. Orientalistik UniCampus 1F-O1-3842

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The upcoming lecture series at the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Vienna will examine contemporary research trends in modern Turkish literature, offering students and scholars new perspectives on the field’s evolving dynamics. Key topics include Turkish literature in a global context, exploring cross-cultural influences and international reception. Another focal area is the emerging field of health humanities, investigating how themes of health, illness and well-being are represented in Turkish literary works. The series will also address the interplay between literature and contemporary politics, providing insights into how authors from Turkey engage with socio-political issues. Additionally, discussions will cover gender and LGBTIQ+ representation, analysing (queer) narratives that reflect and challenge societal norms. Finally, we will explore transcultural identities and the role of translation, emphasizing how migration and diaspora shape the Turkish literary landscape. Overall, this lecture series, seeks to provide new insights into the diverse thematic dimensions of modern Turkish literature through contemporary literary approaches.

A detailed overview of the upcoming lectures series can be found here:
https://orientalistik.univie.ac.at/fachrichtungen/turkologie/veranstaltungen/ringvorlesung-turkologie/

Assessment and permitted materials

A written exam (essay) based on the lectures series and related secondary literature, to be written alone, without any aids, and in accordance with the principles of good academic practice.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Positive evaluation with more than 50% of the achievable points:

> 50% < 62.5% = sufficient;
> 62.5% < 75% = satisfactory;
> 75% < 87.5% = good;
> 87.5% = very good.

Examination topics

Since most presentations are conducted in English, good English skills are recommended.

Reading list

Literature will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

BA ALT: TU-12
BA NEU: TU-13
EC640: TU-2, EC-RPAR-3.2
MA TU: M5b VO Aspekte der modernen Türkei

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