| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- The sources of Turkish and world's mythology, features and works.The comparison and evaluation of mythological works in respect ofcultural and universal values.
- Compare the worldview of different cultures through myths.
- Develop various perspectives on cultural and art history.
- Analyze traditions and beliefs that have been carried from the past to the present.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | The sources of Turkish and world's mythology, features and works.The comparison and evaluation of mythological works in respect ofcultural and universal values. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
General information about the course |
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2nd Week |
Definitions of myth (scientific-cultural-historical definition) |
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3rd Week |
Theories of the emergence of myths (scriptural theory, physical theory, historical theory and allegorical theory) |
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4th Week |
Classification of myths (cosmogonic myths, origin myths), Types and functions of myths |
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5th Week |
Ancient Greek-Roman mythology (perception of the universe and Olympus) |
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6th Week |
Gods in ancient Greek-Roman mythology (Titans-duties of gods and the values and powers they represent) |
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7th Week |
Creation of the world in ancient times -creation of man in ancient times (Pandora) -Zeus' destruction of the earth (Flood) |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Turkish mythology (archetypes-motifs) |
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10th Week |
Turkish creation myth (comparison with creation myths of other nations: Sumerian, Akkadian, Egyptian, Phoenician, Iranian, Greek, Germanic etc.) |
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11th Week |
Myth-legend-epic-tale comparison (common and different aspects) |
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12th Week |
Joseph Campbell's monomyth theory (sample texts and application) |
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13th Week |
Myths in other branches of art (painting and sculpture) |
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14th Week |
Myths in other branches of art (literature and cinema) |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Türk Dünyası El Kitabı, (1992), " Masal-Mit-Efsane", Türk Kültürünü Araştırma Enstitüsü Yayınları.(4 cilt)
Bahaddin Ögel,(2014), Türk Mitolojisi I, II, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları.
Yaşar Çoruhlu, (2012), Türk Mitolojisinin Ana Hatları, Kabalcı.
Thomas Bulfinch, (2012), Klasik Yunan Ve Roma Mitolojisi, İnkılap Kitabevi
Mircea Eliade,(2016) Mitlerin Özellikleri, Alfa Yayıncılık.
Richard Buxton (2016) Yunan Mitolojisi. Alfa Yayıncılık |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Presentation
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
5 |
8 |
40 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Course hours |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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