COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

History

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FÜSUN ÇOBAN DÖŞKAYA

Offered to

History

Course Objective

This course aims to examine the social, political, diplomatic and economic events that took place between the exploration and colonization of the New World and the Civil War. In this respect, the students are exposed all the concepts and terms that are necessary to evaluate this period.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Bailyn, Bernard, et al. The Great Republic: A History of American People. 13th ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1985. Print.
Brinkley, Alan. American History: A Survey. 13th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2009. Print.
Norton, Mary Beth, et al. A People and a Nation: History of the United States .7th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. Print.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

At the exams they will be asked whether they
know the fundamental concepts relating to the area;
are familiar with the historical, social, political, end economic events of the time,
have grasped the role of the United States in the world arena;
have acquired the ability to think critically on historical issues.

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

To be announced

Assessment Criteria

The students are required to identify the major issues dealt and discussed in the course material
They are also asked to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of major facts relevant to the topics dealt in the class hours.
%40 midterm %60 final exam

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

According to the university policy the students are required to attend 70% of all scheduled classes.
The students are required to come to the classes having read the assigned text.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

fusun.doskaya@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes