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Middlesex University Research Repository An open access repository of Middlesex University research http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk Yashin, Mehmet (2006) Cypriot and Turkish literatures and cultures. [Doctorate by Public Works] Final accepted version (with author’s formatting) This version is available at: https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/10820/ Copyright: Middlesex University Research Repository makes the University’s research available electronically. Copyright and moral rights to this work are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners unless otherwise stated. The work is supplied on the understanding that any use for commercial gain is strictly forbidden. A copy may be downloaded for personal, non-commercial, research or study without prior permission and without charge. 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This thesis/research project may not be reproduced in any format or medium, or extensive quotations taken from it, or its content changed in any way, without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder(s). If you believe that any material held in the repository infringes copyright law, please contact the Repository Team at Middlesex University via the following email address: eerints(cDmdx. ac. uk The item will be removed from the repository while any claim is being investigated. "CYPRIOT AND TURKISH LITERATURES AND CULTURES" A project submitted to Middlesex University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Professional Studies Candidate: MEHMET YASHIN Candidate's Student Number: M00061766 National Centre for Work Based Learning Partnerships Middlesex University September 2006 CONTENTS Prefaceand Acknowledgements Professional Biography I. Specialized Area and Significant Original Contributions to the Field I. a. A Comparativist Approach to the Literatures of Cyprus, Greece,and Turkey I. b. A SpecificAcademic and Literary Approach to Turkish-Cypriot Literature and Culture I. c. An Original Approach to Early, Medieval, and Pre-modem Cypriot Literatures and Cultures I. d. New Conceptsfor the Study of Modem Turkish LanguageLiteratures II. Key Events and Their Significance H. a. Literary Awards, Grants and Recognition Prizes from Turkey Awards for my Works from Cyprus Grants for Poetry Performances and Reading Days in the UK H. b. Academic Grants and Recognition IL c. Academic Position at Universities in the UK and Both Parts of Cyprus H. d. Publications and their Recognitionand Use in Literary and Academic Circles in Turkey and Cyprus Academic Books Literary Books Selected Articles SelectedInterviews H. e. Translationsof Literary Works and their Recognition Poetry in Translation Novels in Translation H. f. Literary Performances,Reading Days and Attendance at International Academic Conferences Selected Conferences SelectedReading Days and Performances III. ChangesBrought to Organizational and Professional Fields III. a. Contribution of my Poetic Works to Contemporary Turkish Poetry (with examplesfrom reviews) III. b. Contribution of my Novels to the Contemporary Turkish Novel (with examplesfrom reviews) III. c. Publications, Critical Essays and Anthologies III. d. Coursesand SeminarsDeveloped at Middlesex University, the Eastern Mediterranean University and the University of Cyprus Innovative Coursesand Seminars Contribution to Other Courses and Seminars Impacts of the Coursesand SeminarsOffered III. e. Academic,Literary, and Translation Projects The Foundation and Publication of a Literary Journal in Cyprus The Editing of SpecialIssues of Literary journals in Turkey il The Organization of International Conferenceson Comparative Literature and Identity in the UK The Foundation of Literary Circles and Groups in Turkey and the UK The Directorship of a Translation and Publication Project on Turkish-Cypriot Literature in Cyprus Networks with European-MediterraneanOrganizations for the Literatures of Turkey and Cyprus in Italy and Other Mediterranean EU countries Consultancy Services to Cultural Institutions in the UK, Cyprus and Turkey IV. Evaluation of Contributions N. a. Motivation IV. b. Challenges and Changes Brought to Literary Agendas in Turkey and Cyprus IV. c. Leadership in the Field and Following in Poetry, Novels, and Academic Scholarshipin Turkey and Cyprus N. d. Major Influencesupon Approachesand Thinking Experiencesand Environment Poets and Authors Scholars IV. e. Development of Skills, Knowledge, Cognitive and PracticalAbilities As Literary Critic, Scholar and Cultural Researcher As Consultant and Adviser on Social,Political and Cultural Affairs As PR, Campaign Organizer and Communication Expert Ui As Journalist and Correspondent As Editor and Publishing Expert As Literary Translator and Specialiston Translated Works As Screenplay Writer and Turkish Television Series Copywriter IV. f. Arrival at Current Level of Authority, Influence, and Ability to be an Agent of Change IV. g. Valuable Impacts of my Works in the Public Domain Public Impacts through Poetry, Literature and Academia Public Impacts in the Cultural, Social and Political Life of Cyprus, Turkey and European Communities V. Researchand Methodology V. a. Education in the Methodology of the Social Sciences V. b. Methodologies Employed V. c. PlacesWhere Researchwas Conducted Libraries and Archives Interviews and Fieldwork V. d. Collaboration with Other People for Research VI. Ethics and Other Considerations VI. a. Referencing and Acknowledgments VI. b. Consideration on Public Interests VI. c. Literary, Cultural, Academic and Other Professional Works across the Cyprus Conflict Language and Literature Culture and History iv Academia and Education Politics, Human Rights and Other Fields VI. d. Contributions to EthicalConsiderations in the Field of Turkish Language Literatures VI. e. General Impacts and Personal Consequences of my Work in the Ethics of Literature and Culture GeneralImpacts PersonalConsequences VI. f. Learning from the Criticism of Others VII. Appendices VII. a. Curriculum Vitae VII. b. Samplesof Original Publications VII. c. Other Skills VII. d. Other Documentation Selected Extract Reviews of the Novels, Essays and Poetry Books Contentsof Poeturka Content of An Inter-Cultural and Inter-Lingual Literary Study: The PoetryAnthology of Cyprus Course Outline SelectedExtracts from the Novels, Essaysand Poetry Books VIII. References IX. Bibliography V Preface and Acknowledgements This statementintroduces and contextualisesmy creative writing, academicwork and professional careeras a poet, author and scholar. It highlights my educational and professionalbackground; the most significant original contribution of my work in the fields of Cypriot and Turkish literatures and cultures; the key events and changes that my publications brought to the professional scene and its impact on the public; the evaluation of my contributions over 27 years; the research methodology I have employed; my other skills, knowledge and practical abilities which have given me an influential authority; the relationships, challenges and valuable impacts of my work in Turkey, both parts of Cyprus, Britain, and other European countries; and the issue of ethics and other related considerations in my creative writing, scholarship and professional life. This information and analysis is supported by appendices which include my curriculum vitae, samples of original publications, other documentation and a full bibliography. The Context Statementwhich follows has been prepared according to the User Guide of Doctorate in ProfessionalStudies (Middlesex University). It was written under the supervision of Dr. Carol Costley, a DProf. adviser at the National