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Semra Yaman is a Research Assistant in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kastamonu University, where she has been serving since 2015. She teaches undergraduate courses including Copywriting I, History of Criticism I, and Research Project I. Her academic focus centers on New Turkish Literature, particularly novel criticism and Republican Period literature.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Istanbul University (2015-2022)
- MA in New Turkish Literature from Istanbul University (2012-2015)
- BA in Turkish Language and Literature from Yeditepe University (2007-2012)
- Bachelor's Degree in Turkish and Social Sciences Education from Yeditepe University (2009-2013)
Semra Yaman's research primarily focuses on New Turkish Literature, with special emphasis on novel criticism during the Second Constitutional Era (1908-1918) and the Republican Period (1950-1980). Her work explores themes such as antiheroes in Turkish novels, modernization of women in literature, and identity issues. She has conducted extensive research on literary criticism published in newspapers and magazines, and has examined works by authors including Edip Cansever, Füruzan, and Oğuz Atay. Her methodology combines historical analysis with literary theory, particularly mimetic desire theory.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from historical literary analysis toward contemporary theoretical applications. Early works focused on cataloging and analyzing literary criticism from specific historical periods, while more recent publications apply theoretical frameworks to examine identity, modernization, and narrative structures in Turkish literature. There's a noticeable shift from descriptive historical work to more analytical theoretical approaches, particularly in examining antiheroes, women's modernization, and identity crises in Turkish novels.
Though no specific scientific awards are listed in her profile, her research has been supported by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) during both her master's and doctoral studies. Her work has contributed to significant projects including:
- 'Güzide Sabri Aygün'ün Cumhuriyet Dönemi Romanlarında Kadın Modernleşmesine Bakış' (2023) as Advisor
- 'Türk Edebiyatı Eserler Sözlüğü Projesi' (2021-2023) as Researcher
While specific information about students she has advised isn't provided in the available data, her role as a Research Assistant since 2015 suggests involvement in mentoring undergraduate students. Her teaching responsibilities include foundational courses in criticism and copywriting, indicating her contribution to developing students' analytical and creative writing skills. Her research projects, particularly those funded by TÜBİTAK, represent significant scholarly contributions to the field of Turkish literary studies.
Her primary research environment appears to be the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Kastamonu University, where she contributes to both teaching and research missions. Her work on the 'Türk Edebiyatı Eserler Sözlüğü Projesi' (Turkish Literary Works Dictionary Project) represents a substantial collaborative effort to document Turkey's written literary heritage.
