Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Mythology I TİY107 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Oral presentation and discusssion that are supported by written and visual sources.
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar İNCEEFE (Güz)
Goals The purpose of the course is familiarising the students with mythology in its relation to the art of theatre.
Course Content The course covers what mythology is, its theoretical and structural properties, as well as the types, function, power and reproduction, etc. of the myths, by employing a cross-cultural perspective.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Gets theoretical knowledge about mythology.
2 Learns myths of different types and structures from various cultures.
3 Gets the skill to relate myths with rituals.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Course Class Hours (14 weeks)
2. Week The Concept of Mitos, Definition of Myth and Mythology Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
3. Week Types and Functions of Myths Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Myths of the Creation of Universe (Cosmogony) and Myths of Origin (Etiology) Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Myths of the Creation of Universe (Cosmogony) and Myths of Origin (Etiology) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
6. Week Escatological Myths Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Myths of Fertility Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Myths of Fertility Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week MID-TERM EXAM Class Hours (14 weeks)
10. Week Myth and Ritual Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Myth and Ritual Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours (14 weeks)
12. Week Heroic Myths Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Heroic Myths Class Hours (14 weeks) Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General Discussion Class Hours (14 weeks)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the methods of theatre and drama criticism, as well as dramaturgy.
2 Having the knowledge related to the theories, history, culture and aesthetics of theatre, internalises the theoretical and practical transformations in the field over time and attains the skill of evaluating these comparatively.
3 Has the theoretical knowledge of the elements, methods and techniques of the art of drama and attains the skill of integrating these with practice.
4 Has the knowledge of artistic and academic research methods and ethics that is related to art in general and theatre in particular.
5 Has the knowledge of the sub disciplines in the field of theatre (acting, directing, dramatic writing, stage design, dramaturgy) and relates these sub disciplines with each other.
6 Has the skill of analytic interpretation, which provides him/her working on a dramatic text towards staging creatively and critically with the director and other partners.
7 Puts forward innovative and original works by turning the knowledge on the art of drama that s/he learns into creative thought.
8 Has the knowledge and aesthetic sensibility, which provide him/her working alone or with his/her colleagues in a concordant and productive manner within project production processes that are related to the art of drama.
9 Has the communicative skill of transmitting subjects and works that are related to the art of drama to not only his colleagues but also to other members of society in an active and correct manner, as well as the analytical power of evaluating the results of this.
10 Following the contemporary developments in the field of performing arts in Turkey and abroad, has the knowledge concerning national and international values.
11 Improves his/her skills in critical and creative thinking, as well as expressing his/her thoughts in oral, embodied and written forms.
12 Has the knowledge of theatre’s connections with other arts (literature, cinema, opera, music, dance, painting, sculpture, etc.), as well as social sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, aesthetics, art history, political sciencee, etc.) and makes research and production in his/her own field by using this interdisciplinary viewpoint.
13 Uses the up-to-date information and communication technologies that are required in the art of drama.
14 Improves the skill of connecting with the social, economical, political and especially cultural heritage of the history of civilisations and spends effort to make these values prevalent within the social environment s/he lives through projects and activities that s/he would prepare.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 2 2 2
PY4 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 2 2 2
PY10 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3
PY13 0 0 0
PY14 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Arhat, E., Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul: 1996.
  • Ögel, B., Türk Mitolojisi, Cilt I, Türk Tarih Kurumu, Ankara: 2003, ss. 419-493.
  • Gaster, T. H., Thespis: Eski Yakındoğu'da Ritüel, Mit ve Drama, çev. Mehmet H. Doğan, Kabalcı Yayınevi, İstanbul: 2000.
  • Frazer, G. Altın Dal I: Dinin ve Folklorun Kökleri, çev. Mehmet H Doğan, Payel Yayınevi, İstanbul: 1990.
  • Powell, Barry B., Klasik Mitoloji, çev. Sinan Okan Çavuş, Bilge Kültür Sanat, İstanbul: 2018.
  • Raglan, Lord, “Geleneksel Kahraman”, (çev. Metin Ekici), Milli Folklor 37: 1998, 126- 138.
  • Campbell, Joseph. Kahramanın Sonsuz Yolculuğu, çev. Sabri Gürses, Kabalcı Yayıncılık, İstanbul: 2013.
  • Eliade, M., Mitlerin Özellikleri, çev. Sema Rifat, Om Yayınevi, İstanbul: 2001.
  • Rosenberg, D., Dünya Mitolojisi: Büyük Destan ve Söylenceler Antolojisi, çev. Koray Akten, Erdal Cengiz, Atıl Ulaş Cüce, Kudret Emiroğlu, Tuluğ Kenanoğlu, Tahir Kocayigit, Erhan Kuzhan, Bengü Odabaşı, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara: 1998.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours (14 weeks) 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 2 5 10
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0