Burcu Karahan Richardson
Burcu Karahan Richardson
Lecturer in Turkish Language and Literature
Contact:
Building 260, Room 232
Phone: 650 723 6608
bkarahan@stanford.edu
Office Hours:
by appointmentOVERVIEW:
Burcu Karahan's research focuses on the issues of translation, gender, narcissism, and Westernization in the case of 19th century Ottoman literature. Her teaching interests include Ottoman and modern Turkish literatures; translations in late 19th century Turkish Literature; contemporary Turkish Cinema; 18th and 19thcentury British and French Novels; decadence, and the novel.
EDUCATION:
- MA Department of Turkish Literature, Bilkent University.
- Ph.D. Department of Comparative Literature, Indiana University.
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Courses
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COMPLIT144/244AAut2011-12
Turkish cinema has looked to literature for inspiration and for its stories since its inception. In recent years, the relationship between literature and film in Turkey has become more complex and reciprocal. We will explore the interplay between the two by focusing on adaptations and inspirations as well as less traditional modes of interaction such as interpretation and intertextuality. The scope of discussions will include themes like masculinity, representation of women, honor killings, the divide between East and West, as well as the problems of translation from one medium to another. Among the directors and writers whose works will watch and read are Ya'ar Kemal, Orhan Pamuk, Yavuz Turgul, and Dervi' Zaim.
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COMPLIT248AAut2011-12
This course is an introduction to the structures of Turkish language necessary for reading. It is designed to develop reading competence in Turkish for graduate students (undergraduates should consult the instructor). Essential grammar, syntax points, vocabulary, and reading skills will be emphasized. The goal is to enable you to read Turkish at an advanced level in a relatively short period of time. It is not a traditional language course that takes an integrated four-skill approach; it focuses only on reading, and as a result we will be able to cover advanced material in a short amount of time.
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COMPLIT144ASpr2011-12
The multiple layers of culture and history in Istanbul, a city on two continents between East and West, have inspired great art and literature. The class focuses on the idea of "inbetweenness" through art, literature, music, and popular culture seen chronologically. In addition to discussing literary, historical, and academic texts we will explore visual genres such as advertising, architecture, caricature, documentary, film, and miniature painting. Readings and discussion in English.
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COMPLIT248CSpr2011-12
Refining advanced reading skills in modern Turkish through intensive reading and translation. Emphasis on Turkish cultural, historical, literary, and political texts depending on students' academic interests. Prior knowledge of Turkish and/or consultation with the instructor is necessary.
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COMPLIT248BWin2011-12
Continuation of language and reading development from Reading Turkish I. Open with consent of the instructor to undergraduates who have already taken Reading Turkish I.
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COMPLIT140B/240BWin2011-12
This course will introduce students the theme of romantic love in Turkish literature, with particular attention to key classical and contemporary works that influenced the development of the Turkish literary tradition. Classes will include close reading and discussion of folk tales, poems, short stories, and plays with particular attention to the characters of lover/beloved, the theme of romantic love, and the cultural and historical background of these elements. We will begin with essential examples of ghazels from Ottoman court poetry to explore the notion of "courtly love" and move to the most influential texts of 19th and 20th centuries.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students. All readings and discussions will be in English. -
COMPLIT144ASpr2011-12
The multiple layers of culture and history in Istanbul, a city on two continents between East and West, have inspired great art and literature. The class focuses on the idea of "inbetweenness" through art, literature, music, and popular culture seen chronologically. In addition to discussing literary, historical, and academic texts we will explore visual genres such as advertising, architecture, caricature, documentary, film, and miniature painting. Readings and discussion in English.
OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. ALL READINGS WILL BE IN ENGLISH, AND THE CLASS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH
Syllabus is available at syllabus.stanford.edu
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COMPLIT143Aut2010-11
Designed as a survey, this course will examine the modern Turkish novel from the early days of the Republic to the present day. We will examine the aesthetic, political, and social aspects of the Turkish novel by reading major samples of national, historical, philosophical, village, and modernist novels. The readings will be in English.
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COMPLIT248AAut2010-11
This course is an introduction to the structures of Turkish language necessary for reading. It is designed to develop reading competence in Turkish for graduate students (undergraduates should consult the instructor). Essential grammar, syntax points, vocabulary, and reading skills will be emphasized. The goal is to enable you to read Turkish at an advanced level in a relatively short period of time. It is not a traditional language course that takes an integrated four-skill approach; it focuses only on reading, and as a result we will be able to cover advanced material in a short amount of time.
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COMPLIT248BWin2010-11
Continuation of language and reading development from Reading Turkish I. Open with consent of the instructor to undergraduates who have already taken Reading Turkish I.
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COMPLIT248CSpr2010-11
This course aims to refine reading skills in modern Turkish through grammatical study, intensive reading and translation. Students will translate texts from Turkish to English on a variety of topics containing highly complex grammatical structures. By the end of the course students will be able to produce reliable English translations of Turkish texts chosen from a wide range of genres and styles related to Turkish culture, history, literature, and politics.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OF TURKISH OR CONSULTATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR IS NECESSARY.
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COMPLIT144/244AWin2010-11
Turkish cinema has looked to literature for inspiration and for its stories since its inception. In recent years, the relationship between literature and film in Turkey has become more complex and reciprocal. We will explore the interplay between the two by focusing on adaptations and inspirations as well as less traditional modes of interaction such as interpretation and intertextuality. The scope of discussions will include themes like masculinity, representation of women, honor killings, the divide between East and West, as well as the problems of translation from one medium to another. Among the directors and writers whose works will watch and read are Yasar Kemal, Orhan Pamuk, Yavuz Turgul, and Dervis Zaim
