Goal of the course is to give information on mythology, underline the importance of the very first narratives of literature in human life and evaluate the traces of myths on contemporary literary works
Researches on mythology in the world, terms of myths and mythology, mythology and mythological concepts, definitions of myths and their meanings and functions, basic mythological information and concepts related to the world mythology, mythological texts (myths, legends, epics etc…), mythological elenments in modern literature.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Recognizing the emergence of the type of myth in literature. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
| 2) Determining the development myth types. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
| 3) Distinguishing types of myth and the different approaches to myth. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
| 4) Combining the motifs and symbolic expression of myths. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
| 5) Comparing selected examples of the myth types. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
| 6) Demonstrating ability to analyze myths. | 1,2,3 | A,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Mythology and resources of myths | |
| 3 | History of myths | |
| 4 | Features of myths | |
| 5 | Functions of myths | |
| 6 | Approaches (1): Religion theory | |
| 7 | Approaches (2): Sociological theory | |
| 8 | Approaches (3 Pyshoanalytical approach | |
| 9 | Approaches (4) Philosophical approach | |
| 10 | Approaches (5) Cosmogonic myths | |
| 11 | Approaches (6) Theogony | |
| 12 | Approaches (7): Antropogony and aescatolodic myths | |
| 13 | Motifs of myths of modern literature: Intertextual studies: “The Epic of Gilgamesh” | |
| 14 | Overview | |
| 15 | ||
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | |
| Additional Resources |
Sedat Veyis Örnek, 100 Soruda İlkellerde Din, Büyü, Sanat, Efsane, İstanbul 1988.
Joseph Camphel MitinGücü Mircea Eliade, Mitlerin Özellikleri, Çev.: Sema Rifat, İstanbul 1993 Joseph Camphel İlkel Mitoloji Mircea Eliade, Dinler Tarihine Giriş, Çev.: LaleArslan, İstanbul 2003. Mircea Eliade, Dinsel İnançlar ve Düşünceler Tarihi, Çev.: Ali Berktay, III Cilt, İstanbul 2003. Abdülkadir İnan, Tarihte ve Bugün Şamanizm (MateryallerveAraştırmalar), Ankara 1986. Mircea Eliade, Şamanizm, Çev.: İsmet Birkan, İstanbul 1999 Bilge Seyidoğlu, Mitoloji Üzerine Araştırmalar Metinler ve Tahliller, İstanbul 2002. Bahaeddin Ögel, Türk Mitolojisi, C.I Ankara 1989, Cilt II Ankara 1995. EmelEsin, Türk Kozmolojisi (İlk Devir Üzerine Araştırmalar), İstanbul 1979 |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | ||
| Quizzes-Homework | 1 | 100 |
| Assignment | ||
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No |
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing an MA Degree in the programme of Comparative Literature, students will be able to |
Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | analyze and critically evaluate the literary texts of Turkish produced in various periods of history using the perspective of philology and the contemporary studies of linguistics and literature, and recognize the impact of relevant disciplines in forming the basis of the contemporary theories of literature and linguistics. | x | |||||
| 2 | work independently or assume responsibility as a team member to solve practical and theoretical problems encountered in the field of Turkish Language and Literature, and share the results of their researches with other academics in national and international venues. | X | |||||
| 3 | use (in educational institutions as well as in public and private sectors) the theoretical and practical information they acquire throughout their undergraduate education. | X | |||||
| 4 | demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary for academic research; present basic knowledge and skills (such as computer software and information and communication technologies) in their field of study to assist them in conducting academic research; organize or take part in organizing scientific, cultural or artistic events such as workshops, conferences, colloquia; adopt a positive approach to lifelong learning. | 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: 16x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Homework | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Work Load | 175 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 175/25:7 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||