| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mythology and Music | GKM510 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Leyla GAFAROVA
Assistant Prof. Dr. İlknur ERBAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To learn the relationship between mythology and music in different cultures
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Relationship of Dance, Game and Music
Course Contents
In this course, definiton of mythology will be given and its relationship with other primitive belief systems will be studied. Relationship between mythology and legend-saga-folktale will be examined. Development process of mythology, the rise of sociology in the 19th century and process of mythology becoming a field of research will be studied. Effects of myths on human life and on art will be examined. Myth-music relationship, reflection of myths on music, myths about music, cosmos, creation and breeding mythoses will be reviewed. Relationship between World mythology, West and Middle Eastern myths, Greek, Roman, Indian, Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian and Australian myths with music will be studied.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to Mythology: Basic Concepts of Myth, Mythology, Ritual and Mythology2) Myth-Music Relationship
3) Myths About Music
4) The Multiple Function of Greek Mythology and the Place of Music in Greek Mythology
5) Dance Music Gods and Goddesses
6) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology
7) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Indian Mythology
8) mid exam
9) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Japanese Mythology
10) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Celtic Mythology
11) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Aztec Mythology
12) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Egyptian Mythology
13) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Other Mythologies
14) Music-Related Gods and Goddesses in Other Mythologies
15) Music and Instruments in Turkish Mythology
16) Music and Instruments in Turkish Mythology
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required