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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1513 History of Religions Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To learn about the concept of religion, theories about the origins of religions, basic features of religions, basic features of religions that emerged in history and have followers today. Thus, to have an accurate and up-to-date idea about religions, which are an important component of culture.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
When you successfully complete this course you will be able to do the following.
1. To have knowledge about the basic concepts of the History of Religions.
2. Learning the subjects and research methods of the History of Religions discipline.
3. To obtain basic information about Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which are important religious traditions today.

Course Content

The student taking this course will have a different perspective and approach when examining other disciplines within the General Education Program, which brings together different research areas of social sciences.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the History of Religions course, basic topics and resources. topic narration
2) Theories on the origin of religions. topic narration
3) Religions have common features. topic narration
4) Introduction to Hinduism: periods and holy books. topic narration
5) foundation of Hinduism beliefs, god, castes, avatar, yoga. topic narration
6) Buddhism, its teachings, holy books, topic narration
7) Buddhism core beliefs and holidays topic narration
8) 1st Midterm EXAM
9) introduction to judaism Judaism basic beliefs, Bible topic narration
10) Judaism's prayers, holidays, sects Lecture explanation
11) Introduction to Christianity Lecture
12) Basic beliefs of Christianity, doctrine of the trinity. topic narration
13) Christian worship, holidays, sects Explanation of the subject
14) Introduction to Islam: basic beliefs, holidays, sects Explanation of the subject

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1. Abdurrahman Küçük – Günay Tümer, Dinler Tarihi, Ocak Yayınları.
2. Yaşayan Dünya Dinleri, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Açıköğretim Fakültesi yayınları.
3. Yaşayan Dünya Dinleri, Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı Yayınları.
4. İsmail Taşpınar, Doğu Dinlerinde Hac İbadeti – Hinduizm ve Budizm, Marmara İlahiyat Vakfı Yayınları

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 1
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 3
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 3
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 2
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 3
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 3
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 1
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 3