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  Course Description
Course Name : Political History I

Course Code : UİY 733

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Critically analyses birth of the modern states, development of relations between states and social events that shape political history in the meantime.
Develops skill of causation between historical events.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This class will focus on important personalities and significant movements beginning with the transformation of Europe during Renaissance and ending with the opening of the Industrial Revolution. Examines the changes in politics and economy mainly in Europe.

Course Contents : Class Introduction and the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration and Religious Wars, Age of Absolutism and Constitutionalism, Age of Absolutism in Eastern Europe/Baroque Art, Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, Expansion of Europe/Daily Life, The French Revolution, The Industrial Revolution.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The first civilizations: Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Fertile Crescent, India, China Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
2 Mediterranean at First Ages:: Greek Civilization, The Rise of Rome Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
3 The Fall of Rome, the rise and spread of Islam and Christianity, Germanic kingdoms, the Byzantine Empire Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
4 Feudal Europe: Management Style, economy and religion Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
5 Transition Period: the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Protestant Revolution Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
6 The Emergence of Modern Europe: Religion Wars, 14th Louis Era, limited monarchy in the UK, new forces of Eastern and Central Europe Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
7 Age of Revolutions: America and France Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
8 Mid term exam Studying for the exam -
9 The Industrial Revolution Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion
10 The Rise of Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
11 The modern era of nationalism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
12 Modern imperialism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
13 First World War: Causes and Development Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
14 Results of war Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
15 General review Homework Discussion
16/17 Final exam Studying for the exam -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Research & Education Association,Allen Horstman (2003) The Essentials of European History: 1450 to 1648, the Renaissance, Research & Education Association.
 Fahir Armaoğlu (1991) 20. Yüzyıl Siyasi Tarihi (1914-1980), Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
 Stephen J. Lee (1984) Aspects of European history, 1494-1789, Methuen & Co.Ltd.
 Andrew Pettegree (2000) Reformation World, Routledge.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. 5
2 Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. 3
3 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 3
4 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2
5 Develops critical thinking skills. 5
6 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
7 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
8 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
9 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
10 Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. 3
11 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
12 Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. 5
13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5