Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mythology Of Turkish Thought And The Concept Of State
Course Code: TRH530
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to instruct the Turkish concept of sovereignity in the view of Turkish myths.

Course Content

This course deals with the basic characteristics of the Turkish land, life and beliefs and the effects of them to the social life, family structure and concept of sovereignty. The ancient Turkish religion, the structure of family and clan, the relation of center – periphery, the concept of sovereignty and the elements of state are also discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Tülay YÜREKLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students comprehend the sources of Turkish cultural history.
2.Students learn the Turkish myths.
3.Students learn the Turkish social life, family structure and state understanding
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Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bahaeddin Ögel, Türk Mitolojisi I-II
2.Dede Korkut Hikayeleri
3.Türk Milli Kültürü
4.Saadettin Gömeç Türk Kültürünün ana Hatları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Notions: Culture and Civilization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Geography and culture relations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Turkish Social Life
Week 4 - Theoretical
Turkish Social Life
Week 5 - Theoretical
From nation to state
Week 6 - Theoretical
Turkish State Undesrtanding
Week 7 - Theoretical
Center and Periphery in Turkish Thought
Week 8 - Theoretical
Center and Periphery in Turkish Thought
Week 9 - Theoretical
Features of Turkish Law
Week 10 - Theoretical
General Features of Turkish Myths
Week 11 - Theoretical
Oguz Khan Myth
Week 12 - Theoretical
Dede Qorqut Myths
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dede Qorqut Myths
Week 14 - Theoretical
Dede Qorqut Myths
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory2550125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026