| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | HCIV 101 | ||||
| Course Title in English | History of Civilizations I | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Uygarliklar Tarihi I | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 130 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To comprehend the political, social and economic dynamics that prompted the rise and fall of civilizations in an interactive and discussion-oriented class environment. | ||||
| Course Description | This course primarily introduces the rise and the development of major world civilizations. In addition to the Classical Greek, Roman and Western civilizations, it will also cover Chinese, Indian, Islamic and early American civilizations to avoid a Eurocentric conception of world history. The dynamics of state formation and state-society linkages will constitute the major focuses of lectures and class discussions. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the world before the rise of civilizations 2) identify the causes of the rise of first civilizations 3) explain the emergence of social classes and inequalities with the rise of civilizations 4) understand the main dynamics of religions in the first civilizations 5) explain the main dynamics of the state structures and bureaucracies in the first civilizations |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | The Classical Greek Civilization I |
| 3) | The Classical Greek Civilization II |
| 4) | Chinese Civilization |
| 5) | Indian Civilization |
| 6) | From Roman Republic to World Empire |
| 7) | Midterm exam |
| 8) | The Western Civilization in the Early Middle Ages |
| 9) | The Byzantium State and Society |
| 10) | The Formation and Expansion of the Islamic Civilization |
| 11) | African Civilizations in Post-Classical Age |
| 12) | Europe in the High Middle Ages |
| 13) | Early Civilizations of the Americas |
| 14) | Renaissance |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | The Heritage of World Civilizations, Combined Volume, 10e by Albert M. Craig, William A. Graham, Donald M. Kagan, Steven Ozment, Frank M. Turner. Revel book of Pearson. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom methods such as pre-class videos, pre-class assignments, group discussions, quizzes, and post-class assessments. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Blackboard Assignments | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
taskinbe@mef.edu.tr Students are expected to attend class regularly, do the required readings for each week and participate in class discussions. Students who miss the midterm exam are required to submit a doctor’s report and/or to communicate with the instructor about their excuses for missing the exam in order to take a make-up exam. Students should respect points of view different than their own during class discussions. They should also avoid racist and sexist comments during the discussions. For issues of academic dishonesty and plagiarism, the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK) Disciplinary Regulations apply. |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 91 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Total Workload | 130 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||