Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / THB 529 - TÜRK HALK BİLİMİ

Code: THB 529 Course Title: ALEVISM AND BEKTASHISM RESEARCHES I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TÜRK HALK BİLİMİ
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ADEM ÖGER (adem.oger@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To understand all aspects of Alevism and Bektashism.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understands the change and transformation of Alevism and Bektashism. PO-1 Graduates of master program with Turkish Folklore thesis have basic and general knowledge about field / discipline.
PO-8 They will be able to analyze the basic elements of culture and to take an active role in the protection of the information channels that protect the identity of the society through their inferences.
PO-9 They will be able to use intercultural communication, gaining the necessary equipment to perceive and interpret different cultures.
Examination
LO-2 Learn the basic principles of Alevism and Bektashism. PO-1 Graduates of master program with Turkish Folklore thesis have basic and general knowledge about field / discipline.
PO-4 They will have knowledge about the approaches and methods developed in folk culture and will be able to prepare and apply lesson plans and activities appropriate to these methods.
PO-14 Participates related studies in the field.
PO-16 Performs interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
PO-18 Apply the theoretical knowledge about the field to the fields of education, research and society.
Examination
LO-3 Examines Alevism and Bektashism in a socio-cultural context. PO-7 They produce knowledge about society and use the information they produce in solving economic, social and technological problems.
PO-13 Communicate with colleagues in the field by using a foreign language.
PO-15 Monitors professional developments and contributes to these developments.
PO-16 Performs interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
PO-17 Performs compilation, observations and surveys in the field.
PO-19 It would develop a positive approach for learning all life long.
PO-20 Participates in social, cultural and artistic activities related to his / her field and organizes such activities.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Alevi and Bektashi emergence and nature of the basic principles in Turkey will be discussed.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 History of Alevism-Bektashism Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
2 Socio-cultural foundations of Alevism-Bektashism Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
3 The main elements of the Alevi-Bektashi identity Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
4 Terms and concepts related to Alevism-Bektashism Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
5 The first studies on Alevism-Bektashism: F. Köprülü, Baha Said Bey Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
6 The relationship of Alevism-Bektashism with other sects Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
7 The main ritual and practices in Alevism-Bektashism Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Alavism clan in Turkey: Tekke Alevism - İçtimai Alevism Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
10 Alevi groups in Anatolia: Kizilbas, Tahtacılar, Anşa Bacılılar ... Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
11 Alevi groups in Anatolia: Kizilbas, Tahtacılar, Anşa Bacılılar ... Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
12 Bektashis and Bektashi communities Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
13 Bektashi philosophy Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
14 Alevism-Bektashism in the socio-cultural context Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
15 Alevism-Bektashism in the socio-cultural context Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Baha Said Bey, Türkiye’de Alevî-Bektaşî, Ahî ve Nusayrî Zümreleri, (Haz.: İsmail Görkem), Kitabevi Yay., İstanbul 2006.
2 Soyyer, Yılmaz, 19. Yüzyılda Bektaşilik, Akademi Kitapevi Yay., İzmir 2005.
3 Soyyer, Yılmaz, Sosyolojik Açıdan Alevi Bektaşi Geleneği, Seyran Yay., İstanbul 1996.
4 Öz, Gülağ, Temel Kaynaklardan Alevilik, Kültür Ajans, Ankara 2013.
5 Yaman, Mehmet, Alevilik / İnanç-Edep-Erkan, Demos Yay., İstanbul 2011.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, books, projection, CD

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 7 7 49
       b) Search in internet/Library 6 5 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 6 4 24
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 7 5 35
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 180