Turkish Folklore and Traditional Handicrafts
Tourism and Hotel Management
Vocational School of Kartepe Tourism
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Folklore and Traditional Handicrafts | OMP138 | Elective | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Deniz GÜÇLÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Can explain terms and concepts related to traditional Turkish arts.
2) The importance of traditional Turkish arts; Explain their contribution to the individual, society and country's economy.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Course Contents
Classification of Traditional Handicrafts, handicrafts according to raw materials, geographical indications and handicrafts, tourist souvenirs, traditional arts such as marbling, meanings of Anatolian motifs
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Turkish folklore and traditional handicrafts2) The meaning of folklore, art and craft
3) Sources of Turkish folklore, handicrafts of the Principalities Period
4) Visual sources of Turkish folklore, handicrafts of the principalities period
5) Pre-Islamic belief systems that nourished Anatolian folklore, traditional handicrafts during the Ottoman period
6) Turks and Abrahamic Religions, decoration and handicrafts in Anatolian Turkish art
7) Midterm Exam
8) Transitional Periods in Folk Culture, decoration and handicrafts in Anatolian Turkish art
9) Transitional Periods in Folk Culture-Birth, Miniature Art
10) Transitional Periods in Folk Culture-Pre-Marriage-Wedding-Post-Marriage Traditions, Calligraphy
11) Transitional Periods in Folk Culture-Death-Death Customs, Beliefs, Traditions, Illumination Art
12) Clothing Culture, Marbling and Tile Art
13) Holidays, Ceremonies, Celebrations and Tile Art
14) Culinary Culture, Metal Processing and Marbling Art
15) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Erman Artun- Türk Halk Bilimi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required