Special Visit from Nil TV to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Hamlet Reading and AI-Focused Workshop Day Held

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, our Faculty of Arts and Sciences hosted the Nil TV team for a comprehensive workshop day focused on literature, media, and digital production. During the event, 3rd- and 4th-year students from the English Translation and Interpreting and Turkish Language and Literature departments had the opportunity to share text analysis and AI-supported creative production processes with media professionals.

The first part of the program featured a talk titled “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”, organized by our University Library and moderated by Dr. Betül Altaş. In this session, Hamlet was examined within a theoretical framework, creating an academic discussion space on character analysis, the concept of tragedy, and contemporary interpretations of the text.

The session was enriched by the participation of faculty and students from the English Translation and Interpreting, Turkish Language and Literature, and Psychology departments, gaining an interdisciplinary character with contributions from Prof. Dr. Elmas Şahin, Prof. Dr. Sevin Arslan, and Asst. Res. Burak Uğuz. At the end of the discussion, interviews with students highlighted their evaluations of the text and the skills gained from the event.

In the second part of the event, within the course “Post-Reading AI: Cross-Coded Comparative Literature” led by Prof. Dr. Elmas Şahin, the Hamlet text was explored through post-reading approaches, stage dramaturgy, and digital culture contexts. The Nil TV team observed and recorded students’ AI-supported text, visual, and audio productions.

Students shared their works, including AI-assisted text regeneration, audiovisual digital interpretations, and critical micro-texts. A highlight of the day was a student’s AI-supported rap performance based on Hamlet.

Following the workshop, Nil TV conducted interviews with students, discussing topics such as higher education experiences, the relationship between literature and digital culture, and AI’s impact on reading practices. Campus tour footage captured dynamic content reflecting students’ perspectives.

At the conclusion, the Nil TV team interviewed our University Rector, Prof. Dr. Murat Koç, who shared insights on our educational vision, innovative course models, and the importance of media–academic collaborations.

This two-part workshop, beginning with the Nil TV studio visit and concluding on campus, demonstrated how literature education can be transformed through media and digital production. Students gained hands-on experience in critical thinking, creative expression, and media literacy.

The collaboration is expected to reach a wider audience through special broadcasts prepared by Nil TV.