Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2RTS123History of Turkish Cinema and Television2+2+03318.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To examine the development process of cinema and television as a branch of art and mass communication in our country, together with artistic, political, economic and cultural changes.
Course Content The development of cinema and television in Turkey is examined in a chronological flow. The political, economic and cultural conditions of the period are defined. The effects of these conditions on Turkish cinema and television broadcasting are analyzed. The artistic development of Turkish cinema is examined on the basis of creators. These topics are reinforced by watching sample movies.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru-cevap, tartışma, film ve arşiv görüntülerinin gösterimi, karşılaştırmalı inceleme, öğrenci sunumları.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Bülent Bahri Küçükerdoğan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources In addition to the sources above: “Turkish Cinema History” (G.Scognomillo/Kabalcı/2003), Turkish Cinema History (N.Özön/Doruk/2013), “Let There Be No Flood After Me” (M.Ertuğrul/Remzi/2007) , “Writings on Turkish Cinema” (N.Abisel/Phoenix/2005), “Turkish Cinema Sociology” (F.Kalkan/Ajans Tümer/1988), “A People's Cinematographer Osman F.Seden” (P.Tınaz/Dergah/2006) ), “Reflections on Turkish Cinema (S.M Dinçer/Doruk/1996), “Scenario: Bülent Oran/Dergah/2005” (İbrahim Türk)
Course Notes Students are given ` Lecture Notes `  prepared separately for each course and compiled from various sources.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Researches the development process of cinema as a mass media tool in Turkey. Periodically examines how Turkish cinema has established a relationship with the target audience. Discusses which social, cultural, economic and political factors determine this relationship.
2 Examines the legal regulations that have been/have been decisive on Turkish cinema. Distinguish the points that change, develop or become inadequate in the process.
3 Recognizes artists who have contributed to Turkish cinema and analyzes their works.
4 Examines the development story of television broadcasting in Turkey in the context of cultural, economic and political factors.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course: The invention of cinema, its arrival in the Ottoman lands and early studies. (1895-1921) Reading “The Archeology of Cinema” (C.W Ceram/Agora/2007) – Watching “Turkish Cinema History” Documentary Film (Prof. Sami Şekeroğlu)
2 Cinema in the first years of the Republic – First cinema organizations, Muhsin Ertuğrul Period (1922 – 1939) Transition Period (1939 – 1952), Effects of World War II on Turkish cinema World War II research
3 Foundations of popular Turkish cinema – Analysis of the audience profile and formation of Yeşilçam style – Connections of melodrama form with Anatolian culture (1952 – 1960) Watching a Movie: “In the Name of the Law” (1952) Direction: Lütfi Ömer Akad
4 The economic structure of Turkish cinema and the censorship problem in the Yeşilçam period (1952 – 1960) DP Period Research – Reading “Censorship in Turkish Cinema” (Agah Özgüç/Kitle/2000)
5 Social Realism period in Turkish cinema (1960 – 1970) Watching a Movie: “Bitter Life” (1962) Direction: Metin Erksan
6 Different trends in Turkish cinema: National, National and Western cinema movements – in Turkish cinema “National Cinema Fight” Halit Refiğ / Movement Publications / 1971 reading
7 Political initiatives in Turkish cinema (1971 – 1980) Yılmaz Güney, Ali Özgentürk, Bilge Olgaç, Yavuz Özkan, Zeki Ökten and Şerif Gören research
8 Midterm
9 The effects of Arabesque thought on Turkish cinema / TRT's start of television broadcasting. (1974 – 1980) Reading “Popular Culture and Orhan Gencebay Arabesque” (Meral Özbek/ İletişim/2012)
10 Erotic / fantastic films period in Turkish Cinema (1874 – 1980) Reading “History of Sexuality in Turkish Cinema” (Agah Özgüç/Parantez/2000)
11 Feminism in Turkish cinema after 1980 (1980 – 1990) Watching the movie: “Aaah Belinda” (1986) Atıf Yılmaz
12 The effects of the neo-liberal adaptation process on Turkish cinema, The development of the advertising industry (1980 – 1990) ANAP period research
13 Turkish cinema after 1990: The effects of private TV broadcasting on cinema – Turkish cinema in the international arena Eurimage and International film festivals research
14 The character of Turkish cinema after 2000. Broadcasting policies of private televisions after 2000 For the last lesson, a selected movie or TV program will be analyzed together with the students.
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Sınavına Hazırlık

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 3
C2 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 3
C3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 3
C4 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant