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| Code | SD0641 |
| Name | An Introduction to Indian Culture |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. Canan YOĞURT |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. Canan YOĞURT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course will cover the essential building blocks of Indian culture and aims to provide students with a multifaceted perspective.
Course Content
Indian culture is built on a very rich heritage with many components. This course examines the written sources that form the basis of Indian culture.
Course Precondition
Resources
The lecture notes will be shared with the students by the instructor at the end of the respective class.
Notes
The lecture notes will be shared with the students by the instructor at the end of the respective class.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the fundamental elements of Indian culture and its historical development. |
| LO02 | Reads and analyzes important written sources related to Indian culture. |
| LO03 | Critically thinks about different aspects of Indian culture based on written sources. |
| LO04 | Understands the social, religious, and artistic dimensions of Indian culture. |
| LO05 | Conveys the content of written sources effectively in both spoken and written form. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Evaluation and Introduction to the Lesson: What does culture encompass? | Reading articles related to the written sources of Indian culture. | |
| 2 | Vedas | To review the lecture notes | |
| 3 | Vedas | To review the lecture notes | |
| 4 | Upanishads | To review the lecture notes | |
| 5 | Upanishads | To review the lecture notes | |
| 6 | Indian Epics | To review the lecture notes | |
| 7 | Indian Epics | To review the lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | To review the lecture notes | |
| 9 | Puranas | To review the lecture notes | |
| 10 | Puranas | To review the lecture notes | |
| 11 | Vedic Indian Mythology | To review the lecture notes | |
| 12 | Epic Indian Mythology | To review the lecture notes | |
| 13 | Hindu Festivals, Rituals, and Symbols | To review the lecture notes | |
| 14 | Indian Folktales | To review the lecture notes | |
| 15 | Indian Folktales | To review the lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | To review the lecture notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | To review the lecture notes |
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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||