Folklore Research Methods and Techniques I
Turkish Language and Literature
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folklore Research Methods and Techniques I | TDE109 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Işıl ALTUN
Associate Prof. Dr. Uğur DURMAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Distinguish folklore issues (customs, traditions, beliefs, folk songs, lullabies, poems, laments, folk dances, folk music, folk architecture, folk medicine ...)
2) Recognize the elements of national culture and the culture of self
3) Use folklore research methods in the area.
4) Appreciate the cultural values.
5) Apply protection practices of cultural values
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on basic characteristics of Turkish folk culture, traditions, natal customs, childhood, circumcision tradition, marriage tradition, death customs, belief and faith, Turkish folk picture, Turkish folk architecture, Turkish folk knowledge, Turkish folk dances and Turkish folk music
Weekly Schedule
1) Description of Folklore2) Globalization and Folklore
3) Folklorist Qualities
4) Issues to be Considered by a Folklorist
5) The Importance of Field Work
6) Issues to be Considered in The Field Work
7) Technical Equipments to be Used in Field Work
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Folklore Research Methods
10) Observation Methods
11) Interview Methods
12) Survey Methods
13) Folklore Compilation, Research Methods
14) Evaluation
15) Analysis
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required