EMRAH ÖZTÜRK
Asst. Prof. Dr. Emrah Öztürk, Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), Faculty of Arts, Kyrenia – Cyprus. emrah.ozturk@arucad.edu.tr
ABSTRACT:
Studies of school metaphor are functional in analysing the relationship between imagination and education. This approach can be helpful in better understanding students’ intensions, expectations and perceptions, and due to the fact that texts which utilize this approach contain many hints in regards to the students’ position within education, it can also be used towards bettering the sustainability of education. This study utilises Harry Potter series (both written and cinematic texts) towards this end and analyses the series as a metaphor. The primary reason for choosing this series is because it was not only particular in one country or culture, but has a world-wide reputation, and is especially widely enjoyed by students who read and watched the series. One of the main reasons for Harry Potter to receive such love is thought to be the concept of the students experiencing adventures whilst studying in a fictional school. Looking at how the series is narrating the school and school life, and analyzing what it offers to its followers with a school metaphor is important in terms of the educational system as well as examining literary texts or a movie. In this study, comparisons will be made between the real school (British Educational System) and this fictional school. Thus, the importance of hands-on education methodology will be considered.
KEY WORDS: EDUCATION, HARRY POTTER, SCHOOL, METAPHOR, HANDS-ON METHOD, CINEMA, LITERATURE.
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