TURKISH MYTHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDE316	TURKISH 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	Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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	Literature review	Mythological texts, Myths of Creation	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
9	Literature review	Myths of Derivation	Narration, Discussion, Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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
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
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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	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