Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Folklore
Course Code: SRB334
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Teaching the concept of folklore and examining the transition periods (birth-child-marriage and death) which is one of the folklore subjects within the framework of Turkish culture.

Course Content

In general, the aim and subjects of folklore; past, present, problems and sources of folklore; folklore research techniques and tools; transition periods will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the concept of folklore.
2.Learn the historical development of folklore.
3.Develop awareness of folklore research.
4.Learn examples of Turkish folklore.
5.Learn the life stages of human
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The field of folklore, purpose, subject
Week 2 - Theoretical
Short history of Turkish folklore, current situation and suggestions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Written and oral sources of folklore
Week 4 - Theoretical
Folklore research techniques and tools
Week 5 - Theoretical
Publications about Folklore
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social norms (custom, custom, custom, mint, tradition, custom, custom, fashion)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Transition periods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Transition periods (during and after birth)
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Ara Sınav
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transition periods (Childhood)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Transition periods (Marriage types and age)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Transition periods (Stages of marriage)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Transition periods (Before and after death)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Transition periods (after death)
Week 15 - Theoretical
An overview
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Sınavı
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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4
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3
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4
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3
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3
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3
1
1
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3
1
1
OÇ-5
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
4
2
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026