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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE474

MYTHIC ELEMENTS IN OTTOMAN DIVAN LITERATURE

Course Code
TDE474
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the concepts of myth, mythology and legend.
  2. Know the differences between mythology and legend concepts.
  3. Know the elements of mythology in Classical Turkish Literature.
  4. Know the important texts about mythology in Classical Turkish Literature.
  5. Can show the mythological elements in the texts of Classical Turkish Literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo show the place of myths in Classical Turkish literature.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Myth, Mythology, Legend Concepts
2nd Week Myth, Mythology, Legend Concepts
3rd Week Myths of Yaratılış, Türeyiş, Tufan
4th Week The Prophets and Their Miracles
5th Week The Prophets and Their Miracles
6th Week Mythological animals And Plants
7th Week Mythological animals And Plants
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Celestial Bodies Myths
10th Week Celestial Bodies Myths
11th Week Celestial Bodies Myths
12th Week Valuable Stones
13th Week Valuable Stones
14th Week Valuable Stones
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingYILDIRIM, Nimet (2008). Fars Mitolojisi Sözlüğü. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınları.
AND, Metin. (2012). Minyatürlerle Osmanlı İslam Mitologyası. İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
ŞENTÜRK, Ahmet Atilla (1994). Osmanlı Edebiyatında Felekler, Seyyare ve Sabiteler (Burçlar), Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları, S. 90, s. 131-179.
TÖKEL, Dursun Ali. (2000). Divan Şiirinde Mitolojik Unsurlar. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 25 25
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 10 10
Total Work Load124
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.13
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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