Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Mythology I
Course Code: FDE227
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide basic knowledge about myth and mythology in order to understand literary works.

Course Content

Sources of classical mythology, creation of myths, gods, goddesses, love and adventure tales, first heroes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Elif ÖNDEŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Defining the terms myth, mythos and mythology
2.Understanding the similarities and differences of these concepts
3.Understanding the effects of mythology on literature
4.Understanding the cultural effects of mythology.
5.Being able to see the effects and messages of mythology on life
6.Be open to new ideas.
7.Understanding the close relationship between language, literature, culture and mythology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.E. Hamilton: Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes
2.J. Campbell: le héros aux milee et un visage
3.C. Pinkola Estés: Femmes Qui Courent avec les Loups Histoire et Mythes de l’Archétype de la Femme Sauvage
4.E. İşler: Andre Gide’i Mitlerle Okumak
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Myth and Mythology?
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is Myth and Mythology?
Week 3 - Theoretical
What are the types of myths?
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mythology and Humanity
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mythology and Modern Life
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mythology and Art
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Mythology and Art
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mythology and Literature
Week 9 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Week 10 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Week 11 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Week 12 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Week 13 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Week 14 - Theoretical
Archetypes and Myths
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1462112
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination19211
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
3
2
3
2
2
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
OÇ-7
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026