EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0111 Art and Religion Spring 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The impact of religions and cultures on arts is the main theme in this course. Their reflections on architecture and visual arts are taught. In this course Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greek mythology, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam will be examined. Symbols and texts in these religions in art and architecture are discussed in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
•to develop a perspective on the history of the relationship between art and religion and the artworks having this relationship
•to analyze the doctrines and the scripts of Mythologies, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
•to develop a visual sensitivity to the universal and intercultural dimensions of art
•to illustrate the art trends, the artists and their works
•to comment on a work of art through its topic and context

Course Content

To teach how the religions affected the content, context and the form of the arts from the ancient world to present, through visual material.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Prehistoric Art and Religion ROSENBERG, Donna, Dünya Mitolojisi, İmge Kitabevi, 1998
2) Ancient Egypt Art and Mythology SEYİDOĞLU, Bilge, Mitoloji Metinler-Tahliller, Kayseri 1995
3) Greek Mythology & Art HAMILTON, Edith, Mitologya, ERHAT, Azra, Mitoloji Sözlüğü
4) Ancient Greek Art CROIX, Horst de la- TANSEY, Richard G., Gardner’s Art, Through The Ages “Ancient, Medivial and Non- Europan Art”, Ninth Edit.
5) Visit :Istanbul Archeological Museum
6) Asian Art and Buddhism CROIX, Horst de la- TANSEY, Richard G., Gardner’s Art, Through The Ages “Ancient, Medivial and Non- Europan Art”, Ninth Edit.
7) Christianity and Christian Art DEİCHMANN, F.W., Frühchristliche Kirchen in Rom, Basel 1948 Kitab-ı Mukaddes, İstanbul 2000.
8) Early Christian Period, Byzantine Art D.TALBOT Rice, The Byzantines (Ancient Peoples and Places), London 1962 JENSEN, Robin Margaret,Understanding Early Christian Art, 2000
9) Christiniaty in European Art and Architecture- Middle Age BORCHGRAVE Helen de, A Journey into Christian Art, 2000.
10) Visit: Khora Monestry-Kariye Müzesi
11) Christiniaty in European Art and Architecture -Renaissance BURCKHARDT JACOB, İtalya’da Rönesans Kültürü, II Cilt, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları. GOMBRICH, Sanatın Öyküsü, Bölüm 12-13
12) Christiniaty in European Art and Architecture- Baroque BURCKHARDT JACOB, İtalya’da Rönesans Kültürü, II Cilt, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı Yayınları. GOMBRICH, Sanatın Öyküsü, Bölüm 12
13) Islamic Philosophy Art&Architecture Early and Middle Ages GRABAR, O.,İslam Sanatının Oluşumu, İstanbul,1988 YETKİN, ÇORUHLU, Y.,Türk İslam Sanatının ABC’si,Kabalcı Yayınevi,İstanbul, 2000
14) Ottoman Art&Architecture ÇORUHLU, Y., Erken Devir Türk Sanatının ABC’si, Kabalcı Yay., İstanbul,1998 ASLANAPA, O., Türk Sanatı, İstanbul, 2003

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References: ASLANAPA, O., Türk Sanatı, İstanbul, 2003
BENTON, Jonetta Rebold- DI YANNI, Robert. Art and Culture, An Introduction to the Humanities, Volume I.
CÖMERT, B., Mitoloji ve İkonografi, Ankara 1999.
CROIX, Horst de la- TANSEY, Richard G., Gardner’s Art, Through The Ages “Ancient, Medivial and Non- Europan Art”, Ninth Edit.
ÇORUHLU, Y., Erken Devir Türk Sanatının ABC’si, Kabalcı Yay., İstanbul,1998

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Project 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 1 20 20
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 97

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 examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 1
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 2
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 1
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 1
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 1
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 1
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 1