Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Classical Greek and Roman Mythology ARK116 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. EMRE OKAN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAFİYE AYDIN (Bahar)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 They gain theoretical information about myth and mythology
2 They recognize greek gods and their iconographies
3 They have knowledge about Greek and Roman epics
4 They know the Greek and Roman heroes and their stories.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and literature Interview
2. Week Basic concepts related to mythology Interview
3. Week The Beginning of Greek Mythology and Cosmogony Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Zeus and Olympian Gods Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Gods and Men: Relationships, Destinations and Legends Interview
6. Week Heroes: Hercules, Persues, Theseus Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Homeric Legends: İliada and Odysseia Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week The creatures and the beasts in Greek Mythology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Roman Mythology and Rome's Influence on Greek Mythology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The Myth of the Founding of Rome: Aeneas and Romulus Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Place and Cults of the Gods in Rome Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Female Figures in Greek and Roman Mythology Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week General Review Interview
*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 Students will be able to have archaeological up-to-date information and application methods
2 Students will be able to apply theoratical and practicaal knowledge in the field of study
3 Students will be able to distinguish and analyze stylistic and chronological problems of archaeological data and material
4 Students will be able to document the archaeological data within the visual and verbal framework also with the help of digital documentation sources.
5 Students will be able to make independent decisions and studies during the analysis of the archaeological problems
7 Students will be able to interpret the archaeological data and use various data history, geography, sociology, economics, anthropology, and architecture in order to solve or discuss a problem concerning archaeology
8 Students will be able to become concious of the requirement of being aware of the current developments and results of archaeology; follow Turkish and Foreign literature (via library and informatics) and attain these as a lifelong learning habit.
9 Students will be able to follow the foreign literature and to get across with colleagues
10 Students will be able to utilize contemporary techniques and equipments for archaeological applications.
11 Students will be able to make disciplinary or interdisciplinary teamwork
12 Students will be able to protect archaeological material and have it recognized by the public within the interrelation tourism and environment.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Research 13 2 26
Interview 13 2 26
Other Activities 1 2 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 2 4 8
Final 1 1 1
Classroom Activities 1 10 10
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0