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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS AKE 1009 MYTHOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

American Culture and Literature

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR AYŞEGÜL GÜNDOĞDU

Offered to

American Culture and Literature

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to introduce students to classical Greek and Roman mythology and discuss the influences of classical mythology on Western literature and culture.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to explain the ancient thought pattern 2   To be able to interpret and to discuss the major ancient works in Western literature, art and intellectual history 3   To be able to use textual analysis methods 4   To be able to discuss and analyze the relation between Greek/Roman mythology and literature

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction to the course Introduction to Mythology Discussion 2 The Gods, The Creation and the Earliest Heroes Reading and Discussion 3 Two Great Gods of Earth and The Creation of the World and Mankind Reading and Discussion 4 The Earliest Heroes Reading and Discussion 5 Stories of Love and Adventure Reading and Discussion 6 The Quest of the Golden Fleece Reading and Discussion 7 Four Great Adventures Reading and Discussion 8 Midterm Examination 9 The Great Heroes before the Trojan War Reading and Discussion 10 The Trojan War and the fall of Troy Reading and Discussion 11 The Adventures of Odysseus Reading and Discussion 12 The World of Roman Myth Reading and Discussion 13 The Western World's Transformation of Myth Reading and Discussion 14 General Evaluation Discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

Hansen, William F. Handbook of Classical Mythology. Oxford: ABC & Clio, 2004. Harris, Stephen L. and Gloria Pletzner. Classical Mythology: Images & Insights. London: Mayfield Publishing Company, 2001.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 FIN FINAL EXAM 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

At the end of this course, students will be able to 1. grasp the ancient Greek/Roman thought 2. discuss the influence of these myths on the Western civilization and culture

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

70% attendance is required. Plagiarism will be punished.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Ayşegül Gündoğdu

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 4 52 Preparation for midterm exam 1 13 13 Preparation for final exam 1 20 20 Midterm 1 1,5 2 Final 1 1,5 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 128

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 4 LO.2 5 LO.3 5 LO.4 5 5