The Role of Films in Literature Education at Departments of German Language and Literature in Turkey

AbstractNowadays the impact of technological advancements have been increasing in daily life gradually, therefore we encounter plenty of innovations in educational field. Especially, audiovisual materials which are used in education are relevant to technology directly so this fact directs us to examine the usage of the audiovisual materials in literature education. Film makes the reception of literary work easier by using audiovisual elements directly and the aspect of equipment which is used, film is qualified as technological benefit for the departments of literature. A great deal of literary works is adapted into films and literature has been a source for film industry and it is in progress. In this research we have evaluated whether or not the departments of German Language and Literature in Turkey use films which are as an indicator of technological progresses and in case they are used, which types of films are preferred and what would be learning outcomes by analyzing curriculums of related departments