教學大綱 Syllabus

科目名稱：突厥語族與文化

Course Name: Turkic Peoples and Cultures
  • 學年學期：113-1 Fall Semester, 2024
  • 科目代碼：508801001 Course No.508801001

修別：選

Type of Credit: Elective

3.0

學分數

Credit(s)

7

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details
  • 開課單位：土文三、土文四 Course Department:Turkish Language and Culture/B/3&4
  • 授課老師：艾彌拉 Instructor: Tasbas Aymira
  • 先修科目：無Prerequisite(N/A)
  • 上課時間：三D56 Session: wed13-16

課程簡介Course Description

This course delves into Turkic peoples' cultures, histories, and current issues worldwide. It covers their linguistic heritage, mythologies, traditional ways of life, religions, arts, literature, and culinary traditions, giving students a deep understanding of the diverse tapestry of Turkic cultures. The course also examines the socio-political dynamics, minority rights, and cultural preservation efforts that affect Turkic communities in Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and China.

核心能力分析圖 Core Competence Analysis Chart

能力項目說明

    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    Course Objectives:

    • To introduce students to Turkic peoples' historical origins, geographical distribution, and linguistic features.
    • To examine the shared mythological themes, epic tales, oral traditions, and folklore that shape the cultural identity of Turkic communities.
    • To explore the traditional lifestyles, belief systems, artistic expressions, and literary traditions that have defined Turkic cultures throughout history.
    • To investigate the contemporary challenges and issues faced by Turkic peoples, including cultural preservation, minority rights, and the impact of globalization.
    • To analyze the cultural synthesis, influences, and representations of Turkic groups across different regions, including Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and China.
    • To develop critical thinking, research, and writing skills through in-depth analysis and the completion of a comprehensive essay assignment.

    • Learning Outcomes:

      Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    • Describe the historical origins, geographical distribution, and linguistic relationships of Turkic peoples.
    • Identify and analyze the shared mythological themes, epic tales, and oral traditions that characterize Turkic cultures.
    • Explain the significance of traditional lifestyles, belief systems, artistic expressions, and literary traditions in shaping Turkic cultural identities.
    • Discuss the contemporary challenges and issues faced by Turkic communities, such as cultural preservation, minority rights, and the impact of globalization.
    • Compare and contrast the cultural synthesis, influences, and representations of Turkic groups across different regions, including Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and China.
    • Conduct in-depth research, critically analyze primary and secondary sources, and effectively communicate their findings through a comprehensive essay assignment.
    • Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the diverse perspectives and narratives that shape the Turkic cultural mosaic, fostering cross-cultural empathy and competence.

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    教學週次Course Week 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type

    Week 1: Introduction to Turkic Peoples and Cultures

    - Overview of the course

    - Geographical distribution of Turkic peoples

    - Definition and classification of Turkic languages

     

    Week 2: Historical Background

    - Origins and expansion of Turkic peoples

    - Empires and kingdoms of Turkic peoples

    - Cultural legacy and influences

     

    Week 3: Linguistics and Language Families

    - Linguistic features of Turkic languages

    - Altaic language family and its debate

    - Language relationships and similarities

     

    Week 4: Mythology and Folklore

    - Shared mythological themes and narratives

    - Epic tales and heroes (Manas, Dede Korkut, etc.)

    - Oral traditions and storytelling

     

    Week 5: Traditional Lifestyles

    - Nomadic pastoralism and its culture

    - Yurt (tent) architecture and design

    - Traditional crafts and artisanship

     

    Week 6: Religion and Belief Systems

    - Pre-Islamic beliefs (Tengriism, Shamanism)

    - Islamization of Turkic peoples

    - Sufi orders and their influence

     

    Week 7: Art and Architecture

    - Traditional art forms (carpet weaving, metalwork, woodcarving)

    - Islamic architectural styles (Seljuk, Ottoman)

    - Influence on neighboring cultures

     

    Week 8: Essay Proposal for the Final Exam

     

    Week 9: Midterm Exam

     

    Week 10: Music and Performing Arts

    - Traditional music instruments and styles

    - Oral epics and performance traditions

    - Dance forms and their significance

     

    Week 11: Literature and Poetry

    - Classical Turkic literature (Divan, Chagatai, etc.)

    - Influential poets and writers

    - Modern literature and trends

     

    Week 12: Cuisine and Culinary Traditions

    - Shared culinary practices and ingredients

    - Regional variations and specialties

    - Hospitality and dining customs

     

    Week 13: Turkic Peoples in Central Asia

    - Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Turkmen cultures

    - Post-Soviet transitions and challenges

    - Cultural revival and identity

     

    Week 14: Turkic Peoples in the Middle East

    - Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Iranian Turkic groups

    - Cultural synthesis and influences

    - Minority rights and representations

     

    Week 15: Turkic Peoples in Europe and Russia

    - Gagauz, Turks in Balkans, Crimean Tatar, Chuvash, and other groups

    - Integration and assimilation challenges

     

    Week 16: Turkic Peoples in China

    - Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz minorities

    - Human rights concerns and cultural suppression

    - Diaspora and activism

     

    Week 17: Essay Submission

     

    Week 18: Essay Review and Course Wrap-up

    - Review of key concepts and themes

    - Discussions and reflections on the course

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    70%

    講述 Lecture

    15%

    討論 Discussion

    10%

    小組活動 Group activity

    5%

    數位學習 E-learning

    0%

    其他： Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    1. Presentation (25%)

    2. Mid-term exam (25%)

    3. A 2000 word-essay related to the Turkic Peoples and Cultures  (40%).

    4. Attendance (10%)

    指定/參考書目Textbook & References

    1. Abazov, Rafis: Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics, Westport, Greenwood, 2007.
    2. Adle, Chahryar: History of Civilizations of Central Asia. Volume VI: Towards the contemporary period: from the mid-nineteenth to the end of the twentieth century. UNESCO Publishing, Paris, 2005.
    3. Amitai, Reuven and Michal Biran (eds), Mongols, Turks and Others: Eurasian Nomads and the Sedentary World, Leiden and Boston: Brill, 2005.
    4. Amsler, Sarah: The politics of knowledge in Central Asia: science between Marx and the market. Routledge, London, 2007.
    5. Beckwith, Christopher, Empires of the Silk Road: A History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze Age to the Present, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2009.
    6. Eickelman, Dale F.: The Middle East and Central Asia: an anthropological approach. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 2002.
    7. Elizabeth E. Bacon: Central Asians under Russian rule. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, N.Y, 1980.
    8. Esenova, S.: Soviet Nationality, Identity, and Ethnicity in Central Asia: Historic Narratives and Kazakh Ethnic Identity. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs. 22, 11–38, 2002.
    9. Golden, Peter B., Central Asia in World History, Oxford, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, 2011.
    10. Golden, Peter, An Introduction to the History of the Turkic Peoples: Ethnogenesis and StateFormation in Medieval and Early Modern Eurasia and the Middle East, Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz, 1992. Years, 600-1600, ed. By David J. Roxburgh, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 2005.
    11. Golden, Peter B., “The Turks: A Historical Overview”, Turks: A Journey of a Thousand Years, 600-1600, ed. By David J. Roxburgh, London: Royal Academy of Arts, 2005.
    12. Grousset, René, The Empire of the Steppes: A History of Central Asia, 3rd ed., N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1991, Chapter I, pp. 3-79.
    13. Hiro, Dilip: Inside central Asia: a political and cultural history of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Iran. Overlook Duckworth, New York, 2009.
    14. Igmen, A.: Speaking Soviet with an Accent. Culture and Power in Kyrgyzstan. University of Pittsburgh Press, Pennsylvania, 2012.
    15. Kadyrov, V.: Kyrgyzstan. The Art of Nomads. Raritet, Bishkek, 2003.
    16. Kasmambetov, S., Howard, K.: Singing the Kyrgyz Manas. Brill, Leiden , 2011.
    17. Klyashtornyj, S. G. “Political Background of the Old Turkic Religion” Oelschlägel, Nentwig, Taube (eds.), Roter Altai, gib dein Echo! (FS Taube), Leipzig: Leipziger Universitatsverlag, 2005. 
    18. Köprülü Mehmet Fuat, Early Mystics in Turkish Literature, trans. by Gary Leiser and Robert Dankoff, N.Y.: Routledge, 2006.
    19. Leeuwen, Carel van: Nomads in Central Asia: animal husbandry and culture in transition (19th-20th century). Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, 1994.
    20. Lindner, Rudi Paul, Nomads and Ottomans in Medieval Anatolia, Bloomington, Indiana: Research Institute for Inner Asian Studies, 1983.
    21. Menges, K.H., The Turkic Languages and Peoples: A Introduction to Turkic Studies. Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz, 1968.
    22. Sneath, David: The headless state: aristocratic orders, kinship society, & misrepresentations of nomadic inner Asia. Columbia University Press, New York, 2007.

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