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Course Description Course Name : Prehistoric Civilizations Course Code : SB 104 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the formation of civilizations and the development. Interprets the effects of Ancient civilizations on modern civilization. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach about the contribution of ancient civilizations to the development of present civilizations. Course Contents : The content of this course include Mesopotamian Civilizations; Anatolian Civilizations; Egyptian Civilization; Ancient Greek Civilization. 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 Definition of Civilization and Culture Pre-reading Presentation 2 Mesopotamian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 3 Mesopotamian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 4 Anatolian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 5 Anatolian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 6 Anatolian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 7 Anatolian Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation 8 Mid-term exam None Written examination 9 Egyptian Civilization Pre-reading Presentation 10 Iranian Civilization Pre-reading Presentation 11 Hebrew Civilization Pre-reading Presentation 12 Phoenician civilization Pre-reading Presentation 13 Ancient Greek Civilization Pre-reading Presentation 14 Ancient Greek Civilization Pre-reading Presentation 15 The Importance of Ancient Civilizations Pre-reading Presentation, Discussion 16/17 Final exam None Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Akurgal, E., Anadolu Kültür Tarihi, Ankara 1998.  Durant, W., Medeniyetlerin Temelleri, İstanbul 1996  İnan, A., Eski Mısır Tarihi Ve Medeniyeti  İplikçioğlu,B., Eskiçağ Tarihinin Ana Hatları, İstanbul 1990.  İplikçioğlu,B., Eskibatı Tarihi, Ankara 1997.  Kramer, S.N., Tarih Sümerde Başlar, Ankara 1990  Kınal, F., Eski Mezopotamya Tarihi.  Kınal, F., Eski Anadolu Tarihi.  Memiş, E., Eski Anadolu Tarihi, Konya 1995  Sevin, V., Eski Anadolu Ve Trakya, İstanbul 2003.  Şenel, Alaeddin, İnsanlık Tarihi, Ankara, 1993 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 4 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 4 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 4 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 4 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 4 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 3 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 5 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 5 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 4 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 5 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 5 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 4 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 5 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 4 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 5 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 4 19 They value life-long learning. 5 * 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 118 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72 ECTS Credit: 5