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 | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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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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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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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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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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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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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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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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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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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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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 |