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Course unit title Level of course unit Course unit code Type of course unit Semester of course unit Local credit ECTS credit Syllabus
TURKISH AND ANATOLIAN MYTHOLOGY First cycle REH307 5 3.00 3.00 Print
   
Description of course unit
Prerequisites and course requisities -
Language of instruction Turkish.
Coordinator Dr. Fadime OZLER
Lecturer(s) Dr. Fadime OZLER
Teaching assitant(s) -
Mode of delivery Face to face (processed through the online ZOOM program, supported by the necessary materials accompanied by presentations).
Course objective To get to know Turkish and Anatolian mythology, to see its effects on cultural and social life, to strengthen the material and spiritual values ​​between the past and present, present and future.
Course description Turkish and Anatolian Mythology; Although the Turks have different variations with the influence of this past culture, their homeland from `` Central Asia '''' and `` Anatolia '''' before and after Islam, especially before coming to `` Anatolia '''', the whole of the associated national myths and epics...

Course contents
1 The content of this course; The basic concepts of mythology in general terms, the content and characteristics of Turkish Mythology as well as the main sources related to Turkish Mythology are emphasized.
2 Information was given about the Turkish Epics before Islam, the Epic of Creation from the Altay epics, the Oğuz Khan and Atilla epic from the Hun Epics. In addition, important animals were introduced in Turkish Mythology.
3 Information was given about Göktürk Epics from Turkish Epics before Islam, Bozkurt and Ergenekon Epics were introduced.
4 Uighur epics from Turkish Epics before Islam; Descent and Migration Epics were introduced. In addition, information about Shamanism and Turkish Mythology was given.
5 Information about the important Gods and Goddesses in Turkish Mythology was given.
6 Saka Epics; Information about this and the epic of Alp Er Tunga was given.
7 Information was given about the Post-Islamic Turkish Epics. In addition, information was given about the Motifs and Types in Turkish Mythology-Epics.
8 MID-TERM EXAM Manas Epic has been explained. In addition, information was given about the Motifs and Types in Turkish Mythology-Epics.
9 Information about the Cengizhan Epic was given.
10 Battal Gazi Epic has been narrated. Important colors in Turkish Mythology and their meanings are mentioned.
11 The epic of Danişmend Gazi was narrated.
12 Information about the Dede Korkut Epic, Important Numbers in Turkish Mythology.
13 Anatolian Myths-Myths I
14 Anatolian Myths-Myths II
15 Final - Semester Exams
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1 Information about the concept of mythology and important theories is given. Basic concepts of mythology are taught.
2 Creation myths, ethnogon and eschatology are studied.
3 The relations of mythology with other cultural elements are examined.
4 Mythology''s relations with daily life culture are examined.
5 The features of mythological thought are determined.
6 The general lines of Turkish and Anatolian Mythology as well as the content and characteristics of the main sources related to Turkish Mythology are taught.
7 Information about pre-Islamic Turkish myths is obtained.
8 Information about post-Islamic Turkish myths is obtained.
9 Information is obtained about the folk legends that were formed and continued by the influence of pre-Islamic and post-Islamic Turkish myths in Anatolia.
10 Turkish Myths in Anatolia and their relations with today''s daily life cultures are examined.

*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
1 have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of natural sciences that builds upon their secondary education and is supported by textbooks, course materials and other scientific resources presenting up-to-date information.
2 Make use of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of mathematics and natural science and chemistry.
3 The ability to have scientific and ethical values.
4 To solve unexpected problems in related applications of chemistry field.
5 The ability to plan and manage activities required for professional development.
6 Critically evaluate the accuracy and relevancy of knowledge and skills acquired; to define andassess learning needs; and to direct learning processes.
7 The ability to offer solutions to problems.
8 The ability of sharing their opinions or solutionoffers to the problems to specialists or non-specialists, supporting these with qualitative and quantitative data.
9 The ability to have enough competency in a foreign language to follow the literature in chemistry and communicate with their pers.
10 The ability to use computer software and communication and information technologies required in the field of chemistry competently and use theseto access scientific resources
11 The ability to comply with social, scientific and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting and using data and reporting the results in the field of chemistry
12 Awareness of the environmental protection and work/laboratory safety.
13 Have the skills towork in interdisciplinary subjects
14 To have skills to use modern devices required for the practices.
15 To have competency in keeping up with global innovations and developments in chemistry and in related fields.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
  Quantity Time (hour) Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching) 14 2 28
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class) 10 2 20
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation / seminar 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Preparation for midterm exams 0 0 0
Midterm exams 1 1 1
Project (term paper) 0 0 0
Laboratuar 0 0 0
Field study 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Research 0 0 0
Total work load     50
ECTS     2.00

Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation during semester Quantity Percentage
Midterm exam 1 100
Quiz 0 0
Homework 0 0
Semester total   100
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success   40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success   60
General total   100

Recommended and required reading
Textbook -
Additional references Ögel, Bahaeddin, (1993) Turkish Mythology, 1st Volume, TTK Publications, Ankara Ögel, Bahaeddin, (1995) Turkish Mythology, 2nd Volume, TTK Publications, Ankara Anthony E. Ocean, Turkish Mythology, Mythology History Publications, Istanbul. Aliyev Ramil, Turkish Mythology. Ankara: Astana Publications, 1st Edition. 2020, ISBN: 978-625-7890-05-2. Eliade, M. (1994) Myth of Eternal Return, Imge Publishing House, Istanbul.

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