THB658 - COMPARATIVE TURKIC FOLKLORE THEORIES and MET II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
COMPARATIVE TURKIC FOLKLORE THEORIES and MET II THB658 Spring 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Field Trip
 
Instructor (s) 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to give the basic theorical and practical knowledge about the Context Oriented Folklore Theories and to teach how to use Context Oriented Folklore Theories in solving the problems related to oral, written and material culture.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the courses, students will be able to; 1. Define the scope, subjects, methods and basic concepts of the Context Oriented Folklore Theories. 2. Comprehend the historical development process of the Context Oriented Folklore Theories. 3. Analyse the Context Oriented Folklore Theories. 4. Apply and use the Context Oriented Folklore Theories in problem 5. use the Context Oriented Folklore Theories in the Turkic folklore research.
Course ContentThe scope, subjects and methods of the Context Oriented Folklore Thories
The basic concepts of the Context Oriented Folklore Theories
Application fields of Context Oriented Folklore Thories.
Context- Oriented Folklore Theories and Turkic folklore research
 
References Malinowski, B., (1992). Bilimsel Bir Kültür Teorisi, Çev. Saadet Özkal. İstanbul: Kabalcı Yayınevi.
Malinowski, B., (1995). İnsan ve Kültür (Çev. F. Gümüş). Ankara: V Yayınları
Lord, Albert B. (2000) The Singer Of Tales(ed. Stephen Mitchell and Gregory Nagy). Cambridge, Massachusetts, London, England: Harvard University Press.
Foley, J. M. (1988) The Theory of Oral Composition: History and Methodology. Bloomington and Indianapolis: Indiana University Press.
Foley, J. M. (1990). Oral-Formulaic Theory; A Folklore Casebook. New York& London: Garland Publishing Inc.
Çobanoğlu, Ö. (1998). Sözlü Kompozisyon Teorisi ve Günümüz Halkbilimi
Çalışmalarındaki Yeri. Özkul Çobanoğlu, Metin Özarslan (ed.), Dursun
Yıldırım Armağanı. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
Çobanoğlu, Ö. (1999). Halkbilimi Kuramları ve Araştırma Yöntemleri Tarihine
Giriş. Ankara: Akçağ Yayınları.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Context -Oriented Folklore Theories and Turkic Folklore
Week 2Context -Oriented Folklore Theories and Turkic Folklore
Week 3The Functional Theory- Theorical base and development process
Week 4Formation of the conceptual structure- Malinowski and his definition of culture
Week 5Analysing methods of the Functional Theory on Folklore
Week 6 Mid- term exams
Week 7The Theory of Oral composition: Emergence of the theory and Homer Problem
Week 8Critiques to the Oral Composition Theory and changes in the theory
Week 9Performance Theory: Theorical base and development process
Week 10Folklore analysis methods according to Performance Theory
Week 11Analysis methods of the Performance Theory on performances
Week 12Applied Turkic Folklore Researches
Week 13Applied Turkic Folklore Researches
Week 14Applied Turkic Folklore Researches
Week 15Applied Turkic Folklore Researches
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance15
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities110
Specific practical training00
Assignments15
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes140
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities12020
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment13030
Midterms (Study duration)12626
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload32112190

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Can apply the advanced cultural analysis skills which they acquired in their research; develops and deepens expert knowledge in different fields of Social Sciences and Fine Arts.    X
2. Can develop the advanced knowledge which they acquired eclectically with information obtained from different disciplines of Social Sciences and Fine Arts.    X
3. Deepen their knowledge about the Folklore studies carried out in the world.    X
4. By using their expert theorical and practical knowledge, students can create presentations, articles and thesis outputs on the solution of cultural and intercultural problems.    X
5. Can use their expert theorical and practical knowledge in solving cultural,economic,ethnic,historical and social problems in the fields of education,culture and arts.    X
6. Can use their expertise in the field of cultural science to raise the level of education, culture and art of the society;cultural preservation and survival,cultural economy, etc. uses in interactive areas.    X
7. Can collaborate in cultural studies by leading or working as a member of a team.    X
8. By Using level a foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2,students can communicate orally or in writing.    X
9. Can use information and communication technologies which are required by social sciences, in an advanced level.    X
10. Students work for social awareness in cultural fields and can work as consultants in media literacy etc. related issues.    X
11. Can discuss universal culture policies in the light of scientific,social and cultural ethic values and they can also play an active role as being a consultant within the limits of universal rights.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest