ECTS - Turkish Mythology and Anatolian Legends

Turkish Mythology and Anatolian Legends (HUM410) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Turkish Mythology and Anatolian Legends HUM410 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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Course Assistants
Course Objectives Turkish Literature is a very old and very powerful literature. Reading the myths and epics that Turks have in order to understand the value of this literature, which started with the oral cultural tradition, is the initial step. The main aim of the course is to introduce Turkish mythology and to read the works. It is aimed to raise the awareness of students to become aware of the literary heritage they have.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; • To meet the first examples of Turkish literature, • Taking over the oral cultural heritage partially, • To illustrate that Turkish mythology is in the same position with the mythologies of other nations, • To be able to make sense of beliefs, stereotypes and symbols from the past, • To interpret the traces of legends and epics today, • To be able to read social changes through literary works.
Course Content Turkish mythology, Turkish myths, epics, discourse.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 General Introduction, Concepts of myth, mythology, symbol, and legitimlogy Assigned by the Instructor
2 Myth, Epic. Assigned by the Instructor
3 Shamanist narratives, Manichaist and Buddhist influences in natural epics Assigned by the Instructor
4 Epic of Yaratılış Epic of Oğuz. Assigned by the Instructor
5 Epic of Türeyiş and Ergenekon (Göktürk and Uygur Variations). Assigned by the Instructor
6 Epic of Alper Tunga, Epic of Şu, Epic of Manas. Assigned by the Instructor
7 Symbols and figures in Turkish mythology, Animizm and the Turkish calendar with twelve animals. Assigned by the Instructor
8 Mid-term Exam prepared by the Instructor
9 Dede Korkut Stories Assigned by the Instructor
10 Female hero in Turkish mythology, Women as mothers or wives in fairy tales after Islam Assigned by the Instructor
11 Mythological narratives: Ay Atam, Leyla and Mecnun, Ferhat and Şirin, Kerem and Aslı. Assigned by the Instructor
12 Of realization of mythical narratives in Turkey: Yedi Uyuyanlar, Kız Kulesi, Ağlayan Kaya, Köroğlu, Sarıkız. Assigned by the Instructor
13 Artificial Epics: Genç Osman Destanı (Kayıkçı Kul Mustafa), Kuvayı Milliye Destanı (Nâzım Hikmet Ran) Assigned by the Instructor
14 Traces of Turkish mythology in daily life, The place of Turkish mythology in world literature. Assigned by the Instructor
15 General Review and Evaluation Assigned by the Instructor
16 Final Exam Exam prepared by the Instructor

Sources

Course Book 1. Ögel, Bahattin (2010). Türk Mitolojisi I-II, Ankara: Türk Tarih Kurumu.
2. Çobanoğlu, Özkul (2007). Türk Dünyası Epik Destan Geleneği. Ankara: Akçağ.
3. Seyidoğlu, Bilge (2002). Mitoloji Üzerine Araştırmalar. İstanbul: Dergâh Yayınları.
Other Sources 4. Dersin sorumlusu tarafından ders notu hazırlanıp öğrencilere verilecektir.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application 1 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 31
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 4 101
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to define a creative problem in the focus of design, to develop ideas for solution, to think critically and to synthesize the acquired knowledge to create design solutions
2 To have the competence to present the comprehensive and in-depth knowledge gained in the design discipline effectively and confidently in academic platforms
3 To have the ability to manage design projects effectively from the initial idea stage to the implementation
4 To identify the required research in the field of design, to use the appropriate research methods and techniques, and to interpret and incorporate research results into the design process.
5 To have the ability to put theoretical design knowledge into practice and to produce innovative solutions
6 To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in international environments and to follow the design-oriented agenda
7 To be able to take an active role in both individual and team-based projects and to be able to lead and manage these projects
8 To be aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental contexts and differences, and to consider the interests of people, society and the environment
9 To have knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and standards in the field of design
10 To evaluate the knowledge and skills in the field of design with an approach that can produce critical, counter thesis and synthesis
11 To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure for the field
12 To be aware of the changing contexts and requirements in the field of design and to have the motivation and competence for lifelong learning
13 To have knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and standards, corporate and ethical values related to the field
14 To have the ability to express design ideas in two and three dimensions using written and visual presentation techniques and tools including information technologies and artificial intelligence applications
15 To learn the materials, production technologies and software within the scope of Industrial Design and to use them in the design process

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 100