معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Oğuz Doğan is affiliated with the Department of Turkish Folk Literature at Iğdır Üniversitesi. He holds academic positions including Deputy Director roles at Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi and administrative roles at both Iğdır and Bitlis Eren Universities. His research focuses on Anatolian folk narratives, cultural memory, and regional folklore, particularly in Bitlis and surrounding areas. He has extensively studied folk medicine, marriage rituals, blacksmithing traditions, and archetypal analysis in Turkish folklore.
Education:
- PhD (2015–2020): Fırat Üniversitesi, Social Sciences Institute / Turkish Language and Literature (Doktora Thesis: Analysis of Bitlis Legends from Psycho-Social and Archetypal Perspectives)
- Master's (2014–2016): Fırat Üniversitesi, Social Sciences Institute / Turkish Language and Literature (Thesis: Elazığ Folk Poet Kul Mansur)
- Bachelor's (2009–2013): Fırat Üniversitesi, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences / Turkish Language and Literature
Research Interests: Folk medicine, regional folklore (Bitlis/Eastern Anatolia), cultural symbolism in folk narratives, archetypal psychology, ritual studies, and occupational folklore. His work bridges anthropology and literary analysis, emphasizing cultural preservation through folklore studies.
Professional Activities:
- Directed 1 Master’s thesis (Özge Kara, 2023)
- Teaches courses on Turkish Folk Literature, Thesis Research Methods, and Ethical Studies
- Co-authored books including Bitlis Efsaneleri: Psiko-sosyal ve Arketipsel Çözümleme
- Researcher on the Türk Masalları Külliyatı-I (Türkiye Sahası) project
Recent Work Trends: Focus on interdisciplinary approaches linking folklore to cultural memory, regional identity, and environmental symbolism. His articles analyze folk rituals, medicinal plant usage, and occupational traditions (e.g., blacksmithing) within Anatolian contexts, emphasizing their contemporary relevance for cultural preservation.
