MYTHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GRA433	MYTHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PARVIN HEIDARI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to be able to look at the world mythology in a general framework, to read common symbols in mythos and to be able to realize their reflections in visual arts.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include transferring Greek, Scandinavian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Turkish mythologies, starting from the earliest civilizations, to students in general terms. Then, myths of creation, heroic archetype, symbolism in visual arts and reflections of myths in modern world will be examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the concept of mythology.
Interpret the role of mythology in the field of mass communication.
Relate between the common symbols in the mythologies of different societies.
Outline Greek, Scandinavian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Turkish mythologies.
Analyze mythological symbols used in visual arts.
Perceive the reflections of mythology on the modern world.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading on the subject of the course	Talk behind words: Mythology.	Lecture
2	Reading on the subject of the course	First narrators and mythology in hunter communities	Lecture
3	Reading on the subject of the course	Mythology in agriculture communities and first civilizations	Lecture
4	Reading on the subject of the course	Greek Mythology	Lecture
5	Reading on the subject of the course	Scandinavian Mythology	Lecture
6	Reading on the subject of the course	Chinese and Japanese Mythology	Lecture
7	Reading on the subject of the course	Indian Mythology	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading on the subject of the course	Turkish Mythology	Lecture
10	Reading on the subject of the course	Creation mythos	Lecture
11	Reading on the subject of the course	Protagonist archetype in Mythology	Lecture
12	Reading on the subject of the course	Transformations of the protagonist	Lecture
13	Reading on the subject of the course	Symbolism in visual arts	Lecture
14	Reading on the subject of the course	Symbolism in visual arts	Lecture
15	Reading on the subject of the course	Archaic myths and the modern world	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Campbell, J. ve Moyers, B. (2017). Mitolojinin Gucu. MediaCat Books, Istanbul.
Campbell, J. (2016). Yaratici Mitoloji. Islik Publications, Istanbul.
Campbell, J. (2000). Kahramanin Sonsuz Yolculugu. Kabalci Publications, Istanbul.
Jung, C. G. (2018). İnsan ve Sembolleri. Kabalci Publications, Istanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use the knowledge about subjects like art, environment and cultural history in their professional life and daily life			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the basic concepts of design principles in interior architecture and environmental design	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze by leading national and international project and cost management and processes in interdisciplinary work with internal and external labor market (public private sector and voluntary organizations)	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to use drawing methods and techniques (CAD, 3D max and visual expression programs and freehand drawing) in their design work.	0
2	By taking responsibility within individual or group, students will be able to apply interior design principles and skills learned in the interior and surroundings.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and exterior design application and technical equipment projects in interdisciplinary cooperation with different professional fields.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to analyze possible problems and different regulations in interior and nearby environmental planning areas, by adopting the principle of lifelong learning, with social, cultural, innovative, sustainable and open to be develop ideas and solutions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Interior Architecture and Environmental design program graduates will be able to organize enviromental , sustainable projects and activities in the social dimension within the scope of their social responsibilities in their field studies.		1
2	Students will be able to explain himself/herself in writing and speaking in Turkish and at least one foreign language in order to cooperate with related persons and institutions.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduates of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program will be able to design, application oriented sustainable, interchangeable and innovative interior architecture and environmental design projects in their professional lives by considering the life of the community.	0
2	Interior Architecture and Environmental Design graduates will be able to develop recommendations on the design-application projects of interiors social and nearby environments and project-cost management by using professional code of conduct, criteria and standards in accordance with legal frameworks.	0
3	Students will be able to organize interior architecture and environmental design projects with local, regional, national and cultural sensitivity and ethical values interdisciplinary studies in cooperation.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	1	10	10
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	27	27
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	127