Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
190301503105	NATIVE RSEOURCES IN ENGLISH LITERATURE	Elective	2	3	5

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to enable the student to identify and interpret Celtic mythology and history, Nordic mythology and Biblical mythology so that he/she can identify these mythological elements in texts and discuss their significance, and better understand the history, social history and culture of Britain.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Asya Sakine UÇAR

Learning Outcomes

1. recognises the main concepts, characters and events in Celtic culture and mythology, Scandinavian culture and mythology, and the Bible and Christianity. 2. identifies, discusses and analyses these elements in various literary texts. 3. identifies these elements in fine arts and performing arts. 4. compares and contrasts Celtic culture and mythology, Scandinavian culture and mythology, and the Bible and Christianity with other mythologies.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

In this course, Celtic culture and mythology, Scandinavian culture and mythology, basic knowledge about the Bible and Christianity as well as Biblical mythology are introduced and discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to Celtic mythology	reading, question answer, discussion
2	Discussion on Celtic influences on Arthruian romances like “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”	reading, question answer, discussion
3	Mabinogion-Kullwch and Olwen	reading, question answer, discussion
4	Thomas of England “Tristan and Isolt”	reading, question answer, discussion
5	Introduction to Norse Mythology	reading, question answer, discussion
6	Poetic and Prose Edda	reading, question answer, discussion
7	The Volsunga Saga- Wagner’s Opera	reading, question answer, discussion
8	midterm
9	Thematic Guide to Biblical Literature	reading, question answer, discussion
10	Thematic Guide to Biblical Literature continues.	reading, question answer, discussion
11	Old Testament	reading, question answer, discussion
12	New Testament	reading, question answer, discussion
13	revision	reading, question answer, discussion
14	final exams

Recommended or Required Reading

Edith Hamilton. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes. The Bible A. Cotterell ve R. Storm. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Makeup Examination	1	1	1
Attending Lectures	14	1	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	10	10
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	10	10
Performance	10	10	100
Homework	5	1	5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			142

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