At the end of this course, the students; 1) Describe the term of mythology 2) Compare the mythological elements of different cultures 3) Learn the mythological elements in Filmmaking
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course, which is focused on mythology and culture; to gain a conceptual view of mythology as a discipline; and to hav eknowledge of the birth of mythology, the meaning and history of civilization. Especially to present the inspirational resources to the students, so that they can develop the perception skills, to be able to analyze and inspire from visual works, enrich their understandings and produce their own original artistic works.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
What is mytholog? Creation of myths
2nd Week
Mesopotamian Mythology
3rd Week
Mesopotamian Mythology
4th Week
Myths of classical world: Introduce of Ancient Greek Mythology and Myths of Creation
5th Week
Greek Pantheon: Zeus, Hera, Athena, Demeter
6th Week
Apollon, Artemis, Aphrodite, Poseidon
7th Week
Midterm
8th Week
Hermes, Dionysos, Hades, Asclepios
9th Week
Heroos: Herakles, Perseus,
10th Week
Theseus, Jason and Golden Fleece
11th Week
Troian War
12th Week
Christian Iconography: The life of John the Baptist
13th Week
The life of the Maria
14th Week
Jesus life
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Bedrettin Cömert, Mitoloji ve İkonografi, Ayraç Yayınları, 1999.
Azra Erhat, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitabevi.
S.H. Hooke, Ortadoğu Mitolojisi, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları.
Pierre Grimal, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Sosyal Yayınları.
Robert Graves, Yunan Mitleri - Tanrılar, Kahramanlar ve Söylenceler, Say Yayınları.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
60
60
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
50
50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Total Workload
156
Total Workload / 30
5,2
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)