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Course Description Course Name : Diplomatic History I Course Code : IR 215 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. EMİNE ASLIÇOMO 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. We will examine features of the Middle Ages such as the presence of warfare, the construction of religious faiths, philosophy, political choices, and the dilemmas of women’s choices. 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 First Civilizations: Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Fertile Crescent, India, China None 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, homework Lecture, discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 The Industrial Revolution Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 10 The Rise of Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 11 Period of Modern Nationalism Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 12 Modern Imperialism Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 13 First World War: Causes and Development Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 14 Results of the War Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 15 General review None Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  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.  Research & Education Association,Allen Horstman (2003) The Essentials of European History: 1450 to 1648, the Renaissance, Research & Education Association. 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 3 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 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 1 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 1 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 0 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 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. 1 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 7 21     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 118 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72 ECTS Credit: 5