| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Greek and Roman Mythology | ARK116 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. EMRE OKAN |
| Instructor(s) |
EMRE OKAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to enable the student to learn the mythological stories and characters that form the basis of the religious structure of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and to master the iconography. |
| Course Content | This course covers the gods, goddesses and heroes of Greek and Roman Mythology and the stories of these characters. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- They gain theoretical information about myth and mythology - They recognize greek gods and their iconographies - They have knowledge about Greek and Roman epics - They know the Greek and Roman heroes and their stories. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the course and literature | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Basic concepts related to mythology | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 3. Week | The Beginning of Greek Mythology and Cosmogony | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Zeus and Olympian Gods | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Gods and Men: Relationships, Destinations and Legends | Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Heroes: Hercules, Persues, Theseus | Verbal Expression Other Activities Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Homeric Legends: İliada and Odysseia | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | The creatures and the beasts in Greek Mythology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Roman Mythology and Rome's Influence on Greek Mythology | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | The Myth of the Founding of Rome: Aeneas and Romulus | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Place and Cults of the Gods in Rome | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Female Figures in Greek and Roman Mythology | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 14. Week | General Review | Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
