FLE327 WORLD MYTHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 4500327 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.5 |
| Department: | Foreign Language Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ELİF ÖZTABAK AVCI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After taking the course, students will:
- have a basic knowledge of the origin and development of several mythologies
- have a basic knowledge of various mythologies of different cultures;
- have an understanding of the impact of different mythologies on the modern ways of thinking;
- know a variety of terms pertaining to the study of mythology;
- understand mythological references in English texts;
Course Content
World mythology and its relevance to appreciating great works of art, both ancient and modern. Egyptian, Assyro - Babylonian, Celtic, Teutonic, Indian, Greek and Roman mythology.
Course Learning Outcomes
After taking the course; students will be able to:
- understand references to Greek, Norse, and Judeo-Christian mythology,
- understand a wide range of terms and characters, from the "pantheon" to the "prodigal son";
- display a basic knowledge of numerous myths such as Prometheus; Trojan War and its aftermath; Genesis; etc.
- appreciate various mythological stories and their contribution to the history of ideas (such as the myth of Sisyphus and its influence on existentialism; or the myth of Oedipus and its influence on psychoanalysis);
- appreciate the influence of mythology on not only past but even recent history and modern art (such as the influence of Siegfried and the Niebelüngen Lied on not only Wagner and Arianism, but also the works of Tolkien)
- use their knowledge of mythology to bolster their critical and analytical skills in their approaches to literature, history and ideology (such as the reasons why some elements from Greek and Turkic mythologies survived Islam in Turkey and their significance).
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Make appropriate pedagogical decisions in accordance with their particular English teaching context (i.e. Age, setting, location, and learner background) based on a contemporary repertoire of language teaching approaches and methods. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Critically analyze linguistic, literary, cultural, and historical issues when selecting, developing, and using course materials and assessment instruments. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Based on their familiarity with educational sciences, literature, and linguistics, establish cross-disciplinary connections and develop critical intellectual curiosity. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and generate solutions for specific language-related problems which learners of English may face at different proficiency levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Individually and collaboratively design, conduct, and report small-scale educational research projects by employing relevant research methods in the investigation of language with teachers from local, national or international contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Demonstrate awareness of individual, (multi) cultural, and psycho-social diversity in learning environments and adapt to different local contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Analyze and address professional challenges based on an awareness of global systems and comparisons of educational systems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Fluently and accurately use all receptive and productive English language skills at an advanced level for effective daily and academic communication. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Effectively translate a diverse set of English and Turkish discourses considering context-specific elements. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Utilize experiences of learning a foreign language other than English for developing an awareness of language learning processes. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | With self-confidence, effectively communicate with students and other stakeholders in educational settings. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Engage in reflective teaching, self-evaluation, and ongoing professional development. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Select and utilize appropriate instructional technologies and information literacy skills to increase the effectiveness of foreign language teaching. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Promote creativity, understanding, cooperation, and equity to establish a positive classroom environment. | ✔ | |||
| 15 | Develop a critical and multicultural perspective to language and language-related issues emerging from global English contexts. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution