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  Course Description
Course Name : The History of Civilization

Course Code : HKS101

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has knowledge of the formation of the first civilizations
Learns the concepts of the western world, the eastern World and underdevelopment.
Has knowledge of the ideologies of civilization, such as Capitalism, Socialism

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To review the role of civilizations in modern world.

Course Contents : This course concentrates on Sumerian, Hittite, Greek, Roman and Chinese civilizations, monotheistic religions and Middle Ages. The purpose of this course is to survey the development of various Western civilizations and the ways in which culture translates, transforms, and transcends the world around it.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Law amps.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is Civilization? Reading Lecture and Discussion
2 The formation of human and primitive communities Reading Lecture and Discussion
3 Primitive transition from the community of civilized society. Reading Lecture and Discussion
4 Ancient Civilizations Reading Lecture and Discussion
5 Medieval Civilizations Reading Lecture and Discussion
6 The Western World Reading Lecture and Discussion
7 Midterm Exam Reading -
8 The Western World Reading Lecture and Discussion
9 Contemporary Western Civilization Reading Lecture and Discussion
10 The Socialist World Reading Lecture and Discussion
11 Third World Reading Lecture and Discussion
12 Turkey Reading Lecture and Discussion
13 Turkey Reading Lecture and Discussion
14 Turkey Reading Lecture and Discussion
15 Important indicators of civilization Reading Lecture and Discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  The History of Civilization, Server TANİLLİ, Cumhuriyet Kitapları.
 History of Humanity, Alâeddin ŞENEL, İmge Kitabevi.
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 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 3
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 2
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 3
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 2
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 1
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 4
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 4
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 1
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 3
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 3
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 4
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 3
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 2
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 2
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 4
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 2 4
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 38
Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.52
ECTS Credit: 2