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  Course Description
Course Name : History of Islamic Civilization

Course Code : ILS210

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATİH YAHYA AYAZ
Instructor MEHMET HERKİLOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student knows the conceptions of culture and civilization
The student has information about the civilizations affected by Islamic Civilization
The student comprehends basic characteristics of Islamic Civilization
The student recognizes the material and spiritual monuments and marks of Islamic Civilization

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : none

Aim(s) of Course : to deal with Islamic Civilization´s formation process, features and contributions to other civilizations

Course Contents : the conceptions of culture and civilization, formation of civilizations, past civilizations, interactions, the sources, stages and basic characteristics of Islamic Civilization, social, economic and administrative structures in Islamic Civilization, scientifical activities in Islamic Civilization, waqf (donation), art and architecture in Islamic Civilization, contributions of Islamic Civilization to other civilizations

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 conceptions of culture and civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 1-3 verbal explanation and discussion
2 formation of civilizations İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 3-8 verbal explanation and discussion
3 old civilizations İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 9-28 verbal explanation and discussion
4 interactions among the civilizations İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 9-28 verbal explanation and discussion
5 the sources of Islamic Civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 33-42 verbal explanation and discussion
6 basic characteristics of Islamic Civilization, İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 46-63 verbal explanation and discussion
7 social, economic and administrative structures in Islamic Civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 64-122 verbal explanation and discussion
8 mid-term exam exam written exam
9 the contributions of Turks to Islamic Civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 231-239 verbal explanation and discussion
10 scientifical activities in Islamic Civilization (education, religious and social sciences) İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 123-158 verbal explanation and discussion
11 scientifical activities in Islamic Civilization (basic-applied and health sciences) İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 159-183 verbal explanation and discussion
12 art and architecture İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 191-214 verbal explanation and discussion
13 urbanization and city-planning in Islamic Civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 215-222 verbal explanation and discussion
14 waqf (donation) in Islamic Civilization İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 223-230 verbal explanation and discussion
15 contributions of Islamic Civilization to other civilizations İbrahim Sarıçam-Seyfettin Erşahin, İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, p. 240-270 verbal explanation and discussion
16/17 exam exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Sarıçam, İbrahim (2007): İslâm Medeniyeti Tarihi, Ankara.
 2. Baltacı, Cahit (2005): İslam Medeniyeti Tarihi, İstanbul: İFAV Yayınları.
Required Course Material(s)  1. Mez, A. (2000): Onuncu Yüzyılda İslam Medeniyeti, İstanbul: İnsan Yayınları. 2. Barthold, W., Fuad Köprülü (1977): İslam Medeniyeti Tarihi, Ankara. 3. İslam Tarihi: Kültür ve Medeniyeti (1997): İstanbul: Kitabevi Yayınları. 4. Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı İslâm Ansiklopedisi (DİA)’nin İlgili Maddeleri. 5. Bayrakdar, Mehmet (2007): İslâm´da Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi, Ankara: Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı Yayınları.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Describes the main concepts, sources, principles, values, and philosophy of the Religion of Islam. 3
2 Explains the effects of the phenomenon of religion on the forming of structure, changing, and progression of the society and human being. 3
3 Explains the processes of the forming and developing of Islamic history and civilization. 5
4 Describes socio-cultural, religious, political, and economic structures of the Islamic societies. 5
5 Reads, explains, and interprets the main religious texts. 0
6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 2
7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 1
8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 5
9 Conveys the accumulations acquired to the religious field. 2
10 Classifies and examines the accumulation of knowledge and historical experience acquired in the history of Islamic sciences. 4
11 Expresses truly Islam in terms of belief, worship, moral and acts and procedures. 1
12 Realizes that religion, science, art, philosophy, and moral are mutually complementary elements and that they must be considered as a whole. 4
13 Respects the beliefs and the values attributed holiness, and supports the culture of coexisting. 4
14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 1
15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 1
16 Improves professional development, as well as interest in accordance with the capabilities of scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields constantly itself by identifying learning needs. 2
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 60
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.4
ECTS Credit: 2