Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mythology and Iconology
Course Code: RÖ472
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Introducing the main features of Greek, Roman and Chinese mythology with the help of visual materials, the characteristics of classical mythology, the characters and iconographic features and stories.

Course Content

The basic elements of Greek, Roman, Chinese mythology, comparative study describing how to present the visual arts of the ancient gods and myths.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ahmet AYTAÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the basic concepts of mythology
2.To be able to explain mythological scenes iconographically
3.To be able to analyze the place of Greek and Chinese mythologies in art and literature.
4.Be able to develop new perspectives while evaluating ancient culture and thought.
5.To be able to explain the basic concepts of iconography
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Discussion of concepts - myth, legend, myth, imitos, epos, iconology
Week 2 - Theoretical
The formation of mythology, myths in our lives
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sumerian and Babylonian Mythology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Egyptian Mythology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Megaliths, temples
Week 6 - Theoretical
Hittites, Hebrew stories
Week 7 - Theoretical
Vedic Gods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Greek mythology (Midterm/Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Olympians
Week 10 - Theoretical
Persians, Zoroastrianism
Week 11 - Theoretical
chinese mythology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Christian Mythology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Turkish Mythology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overview of mythology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory120224
Assignment2121554
Reading201020
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026