Module #1 Introduction to Ottoman Literary Traditions Overview of the course, importance of literary traditions in the Ottoman Court, and key concepts
Module #2 The Rise of Ottoman Literature Early Ottoman literature, influences from Arabic and Persian literature, and the role of Sufism
Module #3 The Ottoman Court as a Literary Hub The court as a center of literary patronage, the role of sultans and viziers as patrons, and the development of Ottoman Turkish as a literary language
Module #4 The Divan Poetry Tradition Introduction to Divan poetry, its forms, themes, and major poets such as Fuzuli and Baki
Module #5 The Story of Leyla and Majnun Analysis of the classic Ottoman tale of love and tragedy, its literary significance, and cultural impact
Module #6 The Masnavi Tradition Introduction to the Masnavi genre, its forms, themes, and major poets such as Rumi and Nesimi
Module #7 Rumis Masnavi:A Spiritual Journey In-depth analysis of Rumis Masnavi, its spiritual themes, and literary significance
Module #8 The Ottoman Epic Tradition Introduction to Ottoman epic poetry, its forms, themes, and major poets such as Evliya Çelebi
Module #9 The Shahname of Ferdowsi Analysis of the Shahnames influence on Ottoman literature, its themes, and cultural significance
Module #10 Women in Ottoman Literature The role of women in Ottoman literature, women poets and writers, and their contributions to the literary tradition
Module #11 The Ottoman Novel Introduction to the Ottoman novel, its emergence, and major authors such as Ahmed Midhat Efendi
Module #12 The Tanzimat Era and Modernization The impact of the Tanzimat reforms on Ottoman literature, modernization, and the emergence of new literary forms
Module #13 Nationalism and Literature The role of literature in the development of Ottoman nationalism, and the emergence of a Turkish national identity
Module #14 The Legacy of Ottoman Literature The impact of Ottoman literature on modern Turkish literature, and its continued relevance today
Module #15 Ottoman Literary Influences on European Literature The influence of Ottoman literature on European literature, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries
Module #16 The Role of Calligraphy and Illumination The importance of calligraphy and illumination in Ottoman literary manuscripts, and their artistic significance
Module #17 Ottoman Literary Manuscripts and Archives Introduction to Ottoman literary manuscripts and archives, their significance, and preservation
Module #18 Digital Humanities and Ottoman Literature The use of digital tools and methods in the study of Ottoman literature, and their potential applications
Module #19 Ottoman Literature and Music The relationship between Ottoman literature and music, particularly in the context of Sufi rituals and ceremonies
Module #20 Ottoman Literature and Art The relationship between Ottoman literature and art, particularly in the context of manuscript illumination and illustration
Module #21 The Oral Tradition in Ottoman Literature The importance of oral storytelling and performance in Ottoman literary culture
Module #22 Ottoman Literature and History The role of literature in Ottoman historiography, and the use of literary sources in historical research
Module #23 Ottoman Literature and Philosophy The relationship between Ottoman literature and philosophy, particularly in the context of Sufi and mystical thought
Module #24 Ottoman Literature and Politics The role of literature in Ottoman political culture, and the use of literature as a means of political critique and commentary
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Literary Traditions in the Ottoman Court career
