COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Faculty Of Business

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MÜGE AKNUR

Offered to

Economics
International Relations

Course Objective

The course aims to provide students a chronological survey of humanity's ideas, discoveries, and creative achievements from the prehistory of human beings through the medieval period. The purpose of the course is to gain an understanding of the civilizations such as Sumerians, Egyptians, Hittites, Early Greek civilizations, Macedonian Kingdom, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire that lived in Asia Minor as well as Europe, Asia and Africa by looking at their philosophy, art, architecture, literature, politics and diplomatic relations. The course will also examine the emergence of Modern Europe, national monarchies, Holy Roman Empire, Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Catholic Reformation, the wars of Religion, expansion of Europe, Constitutionalism and Royal Absolutism.

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

1. Palmira Brummet et. al., Civilization, Past and Present, 9th ed. (New York: Longman, 2000)
2. Bernard Mc Donagh, Blue Guide, Türkiye, The Aegean and Mediterranean Coasts, (London: A & C Black, 1989)
3. Edith Hamilton, Mythology, Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, (New York: A Mentor Book, 1969)
4. "Ancient Anatolia" at: http://www.ancientanatolia.com/
5. Geary, Kishlansky, et.al, Societies and Cultures in World History, . Chapter 7, pp. 206-209
6. Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization: A History of European Society, Second Edition, Wadsworth Publishing, 2004
7. Philip J. Adler and Randall L. Pouwels, World Civilizations (Volume 1: To 1700). Boston: Thomson-Wadsworth. 6th Edition, 2011.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Midterm and Final Exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Student will explain the chronological survey of humanity's ideas, discoveries, and creative achievements in the civilizations under examination (Egyptians, Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Macedonian Kingdom, Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire)
2. Student will clearly identify the economics, politics and diplomatic relations of the civilizations under examination.
3. Student will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of philosophy, art, architecture, literature of the civilizations under examination.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of the classes is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class discussions is mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assist. Prof. Alper Arısoy

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes