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  Course Description
Course Name : History Of Islam I

Course Code : IL 105

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student thinks the human history coherently
Student gets knowledge of pre-Islamic history of Arab and Hejaz (Hicaz) region
Student gets knowledge of historiography of Islam
Student knows the Prophet Muhammad´s life, personality and contributions to the human history
Student comprehends the manifesto method of The Prophet Muhammad
Student understands the situation of the life of The Prophet Muhammad in the history of Islam and World
Student gains the ability of critique and analysis in understanding and interpretation of historical events
Student learns conception of history

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FIELD OPTIONAL COURSES

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : to learn the period of The Prophet Muhammad in the context of general history by means of gaining historical comprehension

Course Contents : conception of history, Arabs in pre-Islamic period, Prophet Muhammad in the pre-prophethood period, periods of Mecca and Madina, social and economic developments of those periods, personality of The Prophet Muhammad

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 Conception of history, historiography of Islam DİA, "Tarih", "Siyer ve Megâzî", item verbal explanation, discussion
2 The World and Arabs in pre-Islamic period DİA, "Arap", "Cahiliyye", item verbal explanation, discussion
3 Arabian Peninsula and Hejaz region, concept of Jahiliyya DİA, "Arabistan", "Hicaz", "Cahiliyye", items verbal explanation, discussion
4 the birth and childhood of the Prophet Muhammad Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 105-112 verbal explanation, discussion
5 The Prophet Muhammad´s youth, marriage, commercial life and prophethood Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 112-135 verbal explanation, discussion
6 The problems encountered in the spread/manifest of Islam (Tortures, threats) Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 135-161 verbal explanation, discussion
7 The problems encountered in the spread/manifest of Islam (The first migrations to Ethiopia, Boycot etc.) Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 151-176 verbal explanation, discussion
8 Mid-term exam mid-term exam written exam
9 New quests (Taif journey, Akabe negotiations and allegiances) Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 168-176 verbal explanation, discussion
10 Hejira from Macca to Yathrib (Madina) and social reorganisation Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 176-201 verbal explanation, discussion
11 the relations with polytheists (mushriks) in Madina period Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 203-254 verbal explanation, discussion
12 the relations with Jewish in Madina period Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 254-268 verbal explanation, discussion
13 the relations with Christians in Madina period Âdem Apak, İslâm Tarihi 1, p. 268-276 verbal explanation, discussion
14 Social and economic developments in Madina period İbrahim Sarıçam, Hz. Muhammed ve Evrensel Mesajı, p. 305-333 verbal explanation, discussion
15 Decease of the Prophet Muhammad and his personality İbrahim Sarıçam, Hz. Muhammed ve Evrensel Mesajı, s. 263 vd., 385-403 verbal explanation, discussion
16/17 exam exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Apak, Âdem (2008): İslâm Tarihi, I, İstanbul: Ensar Neşriyat. 2. Sarıçam, İbrahim (2007): Hz. Muhammed ve Evrensel Mesajı, Ankara 3. Hamidullah, Muhammed (2004): İslam Peygamberi, İstanbul: Beyan Yayınları.
Required Course Material(s)  4. Lings, Martin (2004): Hz. Muhammed´in Hayatı, İstanbul: İnsan Yayınları. 5. İsmail Kaşif, Seyyide: İslam Tarihinin Kaynakları ve Araştırma Metotları. 6. Çağatay, Neşet (1982): İslâm Öncesi Arap Tarihi ve Cahiliye Çağı, Ankara. 7. Günaltay, M. Şemsettin (2006), İslâm Öncesi Arap Tarihi, Ankara


  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. 4
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. 1
6 Reaches the true religious knowledge by using scientific methods and techniques, and evaluates and uses that knowledge. 3
7 Determines the main religious problems and produces some solutions according to modern needs. 3
8 Acquires knowledge and skills in the fields of Islamic history, culture, art, and literature. 4
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. 2
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. 5
14 Supports attitudes and acts fitted to the unifying, integrating and reconciling role of religious values in society. 4
15 Works in the fields of practical religious services, religious education and teaching. 3
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. 0
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 9 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3