Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC428

TURKISH FOLK CULTURE II

Course Code
SOC428
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognize the norms and values that are effective in the formation of Turkish Culture.
  2. Distinguish folk arts and crafts in Turkish Culture.
  3. Recognize the structure of Turkish Folk Culture in the transition period.
  4. Comprehend the sociological perspective on Turkish Folk Culture studies.
  5. Examine the topics such as village-town-city life, folk architecture, folk economy, folk arts and crafts, folklore, transition periods, folk literature, folk theater, folk dances, folk entertainments etc.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(SOC411)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, based on the relationship between Turkish folk culture and sociology, it is aimed that the students gain the ability to conduct research on subjects related with Turkish folk culture such as village-town-urban life, folk architecture, folk economy, folk arts and crafts, folklore, transition periods, folk literature, folk theater and folk dances from a sociological point of view.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
2nd Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
3rd Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
4th Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
5th Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
6th Week Presentations on research subjects about village, town and city in the light of the course Turkish folk culture I
7th Week MID TERM
8th Week Transitions periods (birth, marriage, child, death, etc.)
9th Week Folk literature
10th Week Folk theatre
11th Week Folk dance
12th Week Folk fun
13th Week Solidarity and cooperation in Turkish Folk Culture (imece and yarenlik)
14th Week Public Holiday
15th Week General Overview
16th Week General Overview
Recommended or Required Reading? Örnek, S. V. (1977). Türk Halkbilimi. Ankara: İş Bankası Yayınları.
? Çobanoğlu, Ö. (2002). Halk Bilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine Giriş. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
? Tan, N. (1995). Folklor (Halk Bilimi) Genel Bilgiler.Ankara
? Oğuz, Ö. (2002). Küreselleşme ve Uygulamalı Halkbilimi. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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