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| Code | AR159 |
| Name | Near Eastern Mythology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ELİF GENÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. ELİF GENÇ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to understand the development of belief systems of ancient societies and their interaction between cultures.
Course Content
In this course, myths are analysed as the world's oldest examples of written literature.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology.
Notes
Heidel, A.2000, Enüma Eliş, Babil Yaratılış Destanı (çeviren İsmet Birkan) Aytaç Yayınevi, Ankara. -Jackson,D.P., 2005, Gılgamış Destanı (çeviren Ahmet Antmen) Arkadaş Yayınevi, Ankara. -Black,J.-Green,A.2003, Mezopotamya Mitolojisi Sözlüğü, Tanrılar, İfritler, Semboller, Aram Yayıncılık, İstanbul. -Erhat,A. 1993, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Saltuk,S. 1993, Arkeoloji Sözlüğü, İnkılap Yayınevi, İstanbul. -Ceram, C.W. 1994, Tanrıların Vatanı Anadolu, (çeviren Esat Mermi Erendar), Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Sevin,V. 1994, Anadolu Arkeolojisinin ABC’si, Simavi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recall how religious beliefs emerged in primitive societies |
| LO02 | Understands why myths of cultures that lived in the ancient Near East were written. |
| LO03 | Categorize myth types. |
| LO04 | To be able to determine the place and importance of myths in the life of society. |
| LO05 | Reveals how beliefs influence each other |
| LO06 | Investigates how mythical events pass from one culture to another |
| LO07 | Discuss how natural phenomena were interpreted by past societies |
| LO08 | Summarizes the relationship between natural phenomena and celestial gods. |
| LO09 | Analyzes the effects between mythological subjects and works of art. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Protects historical and cultural heritage. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Oldest Written Literature; Mythos; | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, p.23-60.; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.83-114; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology p.13-19. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Sumerian Gods and Goddess | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.61-66;Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.115; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.20-22. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 3 | Sumerian Myths: the Creation Myths | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.66-106.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.23-37. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Regulation of the universe: Enki and Ninhursag, Enki and Sumer Myth. | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.106-141.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.40-43. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Dumuzi and Innana, the Gılgamesh Epic | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.153-181; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.44-46. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Babylonian Creation Myths: Enuma Elish, the Flood Myth | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.47-59; Heidel, 2000, Enüma Eliş, Babylonian Epic of Creation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | The Gılgamesh Epic, the myth of Etana, the myth of Adapa, the myth of Zu | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.60-77; | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Anatolian Myths: Hattian and Hittite Gods and Goddess | Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.131; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 10 | Myths of Hatti origin: The myth of Illuyanka, the myth of Telepinu, | Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.135-140; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Myths of Hurri origin: The myth of Kumarbi, The myth of Ullikummi | Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Myths of Mesopotamia origin: Gılgamış | Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Phrygian Myths | Roller,L.E.;2007, Phrygian Religion and Cult Practices p.141-148. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Ugarit Myths, Canaan Myths | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.111-130,141-219. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exams | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||