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Course Description Course Name : Turkish Folklore Course Code : TE 457 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. REFİYE ŞENESEN OKUŞLUK Assoc.Prof.Dr. REFİYE ŞENESEN OKUŞLUK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of the science of Turkish folklore. Knows the development of Turkish folklore around the world. Learns about the development in Turkey of Turkish folklore Knows Research Methodology. Knows the terms and concepts in folklore Knows about the theories in Folklore. Knows about social norms. Knows about the belief systems. Knows about birth, marriage ceremonies. Knows about funeral ceremonies. Knows about the Turkish folk science and its importance. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn how to provide the basic concepts and issues of folklore Course Contents : Folkore, ceremonies and celebrations, Folk beliefs, folklore and Culinary culture, globalization, Folklore and Museology, Folklore and intercultural communication, folklore and culture of the country´s contribution to the promotion of Media, public, folk culture and tourism. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Turkish folklore subject, its importance. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 2 The development of science in the world of Turkish folklore. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 3 The development of Turkish folklore in Turkey. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 4 Field research methods Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 5 Terms and concepts of folklore. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 6 Theories of folklore. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 7 Social norms. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 8 Mid-term exam. Exam 9 Religious systems. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 10 Religious systems. Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 11 Birth Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 12 Birth Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 13 Marriage Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 14 Death Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 15 Death Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005 Explanation and arguing. 16/17 Final exam Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005, ss. 1-195 Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005, ss. 1-195 Erman Artun, Türk Halkbilimi, Kitabevi Yay. İstanbul 2005, ss. 1-195 Required Course Material(s)  S. Veyis Örnek. Türk Halk Bilimi.KB Yay. Ankara 2000   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Communicates written and orally by using Turkish effectively. Asks questions, observes, thinks critically and constructively, obeying the principles of academic ethics. 5 2 Is able to use basic information technologies necessary for undergraduate studies and future career and raises the capacity of application. 5 3 Is able to follow the historical development process of Turkish Language and Literature. 4 4 Comprehends Turkish Language and Literature’s historical and contemporary material by means of scientific method and theoretical knowledge. 5 5 Knows and realizes the importance of Turcology’s fundamental concepts. 4 6 Learns the theoretical foundations between literature, language and culture. 4 7 Comprehends the position of Turkish Language and Literature in the world languages and literatures. 5 8 Analayses language and literature materials with comparative methods. 5 9 Is able to prepare correlation analyses between language, culture and literature. 5 10 Comprehends and solves problems of Turcology. 4 11 Comprehends and is able to discuss old and new texts. 4 12 Acquires philological and linguistic vision. 4 13 Becomes skilful at using scientific methods and philological knowledge through analysing literary text effectively. 5 14 Acquires the ability of working on literary texts individually or in a group. 5 15 Acquires the ability of accessing related reference guides and using them effectively. 4 16 Have an intellectual background with comprehending concepts of field, transferring the knowledge, communicating with colleagues. 5 17 Finds solutions to problems of Turcology and contributes to the development of Turcology. 4 18 Is competent in a foreign language in order to comprehend concepts of Turcology and communicate with colleagues. 4 19 Knows a foreign language (ESP) sufficient for applications in the field at A2 level. 4 20 Has sufficient knowledge and is conscious about Ataturk’s principles and the history of Turkish revolution. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 77 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.08 ECTS Credit: 3