Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0484 |
| Name | Ethnoornithology |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Önlisans/Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Hibrit Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ÖMER TUĞRUL KARA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ÖMER TUĞRUL KARA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Presenting people's anthropological, cognitive and linguistic perspectives on birds in an interdisciplinary context with natural scientific approaches.
Course Content
Ethnoornitoology studies the relationship between humans and birds. In a broader sense, it explores how bird names are given, how birds are perceived in the context of folklore (belief, rituals, etc.), art and literature.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | He / she defines the concept of ethnoornithology as a subcomponent of ethnozoology. |
| LO02 | He/ she comprehends the relationship of ethnoornithology with other subcomponents. |
| LO03 | He / she comprehends the development of ethnoornithology in the world and in Turkey. |
| LO04 | He / she evaluates bird names in the context of ethnoornithology. |
| LO05 | He / she examines folk beliefs about birds in the context of ethnoornithology. |
| LO06 | He / she studies bird rituals in the context of ethnoornithology |
| LO07 | He / she examines proverbs, idioms etc. about birds in the context of ethnoornithology. |
| LO08 | He / she examines fairy tales and legendsabout birds in the context of ethnoornithology. |
| LO09 | He / she examines mania, rhymes and riddles about birds in the context of ethnoornithology. |
| LO10 | He / She reviews sample text and fieldwork. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of ethnoornithology as a subcomponent of ethnozoology | Introduction of course content | |
| 2 | Relationship of ethnoornithology with other subcomponents | Introduction of course content | |
| 3 | Historical development of ethnoornithology in the world and in Turkey | Introduction of course content | |
| 4 | Nomenclature of birds in biology (Current classification) | Examining related lecture notes | |
| 5 | Nomenclature of birds in the context of ethnoornithology | Examining related lecture notes | |
| 6 | Folk beliefs about birds in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 7 | Bird rituals in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Manias and lullabies about birds in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 10 | Rhymes and riddles about birds in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 11 | Cultural codes about birds in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 12 | Birds in literature in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 13 | Birds in art in the context of ethnoornithology | Examination of relevant resources | |
| 14 | Örnek metin araştırmaları ve saha çalışmaları | Preparation for field work | |
| 15 | Örnek metin araştırmaları ve saha çalışmaları | Preparation for field work | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||