At the end of this course, the students; 1) find similarities between myths belonging to different cultures, 2) compare myths in terms of their characteristics by employing various critical approaches, 3) deduct similarities and differences between the cultures of different societies.
MODE OF DELIVERY
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
This course aims to introduce myths of different societies living in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa through a selection of thematically grouped texts and to analyze these myths by employing a theoretical framework.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course, overview of the syllabus, lecture on various approaches to the analysis of myths and an overview of world myths to be studied
2nd Week
Mesopotamian Myths
3rd Week
Mesopotamian Myths
4th Week
Ancient Egyptian Myths
5th Week
Ancient Egyptian Myths
6th Week
African Myths
7th Week
Midterm Examination
8th Week
Japanese Myths
9th Week
Chinese Myths
10th Week
Scandinavian Myths
11th Week
Indian Myths
12th Week
South American and Polynesian Myths
13th Week
Native American Myths
14th Week
Celtic and English Myths
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Ashkenazi, Michael. Handbook of Japanese Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2003.
Bastian Dawn E. and Judy K. Mitchell. Handbook of Native American Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2004.
Brockman, Robin. Myths and Legends from Around the World, Arcturus Publishing, 2000.
Cotterell, Arthur. Oxford Dictionary of World Mythology, OUP, 2012.
Craig, Robert D. Handbook of Polynesian Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2004.
Dalley, Stephanie. Myths from Mesopotamia, OUP, 2009.
Frobenius, Leo and Douglas C. Fox. African Genesis, Stackpole Sons, 1937.
Leeming, David. From Olympus to Camelot: The World of European Mythology, OUP, 2003.
Lindow, John. Handbook of Norse Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2001.
Rosenberg, Donna. World Mythology: An Anthology of the Great Myths and Epics, Passport Books, 1992.
Steele, Paul R. Handbook of Inca Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2004.
Wilkinson, Philip and Neil Philip. Eyewitness Companions of Mythology, DK Publications, 2007.
Williams, George M. Handbook of Hindu Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2003.
Yang, Lihui and Deming An. Handbook of Chinese Mythology, ABC-CLIO, 2005.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
15
Presentation of Article
1
15
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
10
10
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
6
6
Article Presentation
1
6
6
Total Workload
120
Total Workload / 30
4
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
