Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
Individual heroes have always played a role in shaping history, and myths have accorded a special status to those individuals for their contribution to human development.
Course Content:
This course will discuss and analyse the theoretical works on the concepts of myth and hero developed by such critics as Rank, Dundes, Campbell.
Teaching Methods:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Simulation, 5: Case Study
Assessment Methods:
A: Testing, B: Class Performance, C: Homework, D: Presentation
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Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1) To explore the meaning of myths and mythologies. | 1-3, 6-9 | 1,2,3 | B, C, D |
2) For the students to gain knowledge in the intellectual and cultural background of world mythologies to become equipped with the concepts and terminology used in the analysis of myths. | 1-3, 6-9 | 1,2,3 | B, C, D |
3) To equip the students with the necessary critical faculties, analytical approach, interdisciplinary vision and analytical, interpretative and inference skills for a successful understanding of mythology. | 1-3, 6-9 | 1,2,3 | B, C, D |
4) To analyse different definitions of mythology and hero myths. | 1-3, 6-9 | 1,2,3 | B, C, D |
5) To discuss and contrast different positions in mythology. | 1-3, 6-9 | 1,2,3 | B, C, D |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT | ||
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | General Introduction | Materials for the course provided by instructor |
2 | The Concept of Myth and Mythology | |
3 | The Concept of Sacred and The Manifestation of The Divine | |
4 | The Concept of Hero and Hero Myths | |
5 | Alan Dundes and the Mediterranean Hero | |
6 | Otto Rank and The Concept of Family Romance | |
7 | Joseph Campbell and The Monomyth | |
8 | Creation Stories of Pagan Religions | |
9 | Creation Stories of Monotheistic Religions | |
10 | Flood Stories of Pagan Religions | |
11 | Flood Stories of Monotheistic Religions | |
12 | Conflict Between Paganism and Christianity | |
13 | Rise of Islam | |
14 | Mythical Development in Different Antigone Plays | |
15 | Conclusion |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook |
Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Alan Dundes, Sacred Narrative: Reading in the Theory of Myth Mircea Eliade, The Myth of Eternal Return Lord Raglan, The Hero: A Study in Tradition, Myth and Drama Otto Rank, The Myth of the Birth of the Hero |
Additional Resources |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT | ||
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
Presentation | 1 | 30 |
Class Performance | 1 | 30 |
Final Paper | 1 | 40 |
Total | 100 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL PAPER TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | The ability to apply knowledge of English and world literature and social sciences to topics including culture, society, ethics, politics etc. | X | |||||
2 | The ability to review, analyse and apply the relevant literature. | X | |||||
3 | The ability to carry out interdisciplinary reading and analysis. | X | |||||
4 | The ability to utilise the basic concepts and issues of literary theories in developing life strategies | X | |||||
5 | Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility | X | |||||
6 | Effective communication skills. | X | |||||
7 | A sufficiently broad education to understand the global and social impact of literary movements. | X | |||||
8 | An awareness of the importance of lifelong learning and the ability to put it into practice. | X | |||||
9 | Knowledge of issues in contemporary literature and of the cultural issues of the period. | X | |||||
10 | The ability to use sources and modern tools in order to carry out research in the areas of literature and aesthetics. | X |
ECTS
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 17 | 252 |
Presentation | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Final Paper | 1 | 60 | 60 |
Total Work Load | 375 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 15.0 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 15 |