Istanbul Kültür University ECTS Guide 2008/2009 Department of ...

Course Code ENL 416
Course Title
Mythology II
Semester(s) offered Fourth
Language of Course English
Lecturer(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Esin Akalın
Pre-requisit(ies)
None
Co –requisit(ies)
None
Credit Value 2
ECTS Value 4
Duration of Course 15 weeks
Total Student StudyTime 100 hours, including lectures and class discussions.
Objectives
• To examine and analyze classical and religious
myths that form the backbone of Western literary
tradition
• To focus on Homer’s Odyssey, Virgil’s Aeneid and
Ovid’s Metamorphoses through a close reading of
texts
• To acquire familiarity with key themes, techniques
and use of language in these works
Syllabus
• Homer and The Odyssey: Text, story, content,
themes, structure, setting, characters, central ideas,
imagery and narrative technique
• Virgil and The Aeneid: History, content, themes,
structure, narrative technique
• Ovid’s Metamorphoses: Significant themes,
characters and narrative
• Genesis: Creation
Intended Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will accumulate a
body of information about the varieties of classical tales
from ancient Greek and Roman traditions; will develop
critical and analytical skills to examine key themes and
subjects in works considered to be most influential in
Western literature;
Learning/ Teaching Methods To familiarize students with the great works of Homer,
Virgil and Ovid; to encourage students to develop skills of
literary appreciation and analysis. The pattern of teaching
will be based on formal lectures, class discussions and
presentations. Students will also be given opportunities to
work in groups to articulate their ideas in class on various
themes and subjects related to the texts studied.
Assignments
Examination
1 Mid-Term Exam, Presentation and 1 Final Exam
Assessment • 1 Mid-Term: 30%
• 1 Presentation: 10%
• Quizzes : 10%
• Final : 50%
Reading List
Homer; The Odyssey, Virgil, The Aeneid, Ovid,
Metamorphoses, The Bible, Genesis, Creation