Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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TDE316 | TURKISH MYTHOLOGY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The objective of this course is to ensure students to have the knowledge about mythology and a general understanding of the Turkish mythology. In addition to providing the significant elements in Turkish mythology through texts, the course also aims to teach the students how to relate those with other cultural elements. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Basic concepts about mythology, mythological schools and theories, Turkish mythology, limits of the Turkish mythology, its sources, and information about important aspects in Turkish mythology such as numbers, colors and animals. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Define the scope of mythology. |
Relate Turkish mythology with other mythologies. |
Examine the texts of mythology. |
Compare the relationships between mythology and daily life, beliefs and customs. |
Explain the cultural setting of Turkish mythology. |
Interpret how to handle the texts about Turkish Mythology. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Concepts related with myth and mythology | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
2 | Literature review | Mythological studies | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
3 | Literature review | Classification of myths | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
4 | Literature review | Relation between myth and religion | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
5 | Literature review | Turkish mythology, history of research on Turkish mythology | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
6 | Literature review | Shamanism and Turkish mythology | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
7 | Literature review | Characteristics of Turkish mythology Distinguishing characteristics of Turkish mythology | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature review | Mythological texts, Myths of Creation | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
10 | Literature review | Myths of Derivation | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
11 | Literature review | Turkish mythology and Totemism | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
12 | Literature review | Turkish mythology and nature | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
13 | Literature review | Turkish mythology and animals | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
14 | Literature review | Turkish mythology and colors | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
15 | Literature review | Turkish mythology and numbers | Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Bayat, F. (2007), Mitolojiye Giriş, İstanbul: Ötüken Neşriyat. |
Çoruhlu, Y. (2002), Türk Mitolojisinin Anahatları, İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi. |
Campbell, J. (1992) İlkel Mitoloji, İstanbul: İmge Yayınevi. |
Eliade, M. (2001) Mitlerin Özellikleri, Çeviren: Sema Rifat, Om Yayınevi. |
Levi-Strauss, C. (2002) Yaban Düşünce, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınevi. |
Ögel, B. (2014) Türk Mitolojisi I, II, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
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Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
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Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
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Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 11 | 2 | 22 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 34 | 0 | 124 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 124 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |