School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
HCIV 102 |
Course Title in English |
History of Civilizations II |
Course Title in Turkish |
History of Civilizations II |
Language of Instruction |
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Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Spring |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: None |
Lab: None |
Other: None |
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Estimated Student Workload |
125 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only undergraduate students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To understand the patterns of state-society relations in the transition to modernity and how the different developmental paths adopted during this transition influenced political and economic development. |
Course Description |
This course focuses on political and social transformation in modernizing times. Specifically, it discusses how the ‘West’ constructed ‘its supremacy vis-a-vis the ‘Rest’ and the worldwide consequences of that emerging supremacy. It covers topics as diverse as the Protestant Reformation, colonization and its outcomes, the politics of the Ottoman Empire, the American revolution, and the non-Western empires of Russia and Japan. It thus offers a detour of politics and society across the world in the transition to modernity. |
Course Description in Turkish |
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Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the causes and consequences of the rise of the West as a global power
2) comprehend the precursors and outcomes of Reformation in Europe
3) examine the dynamics and impacts of colonization
4) analyze the rise and fall of non-Western empires
5) understand the origins of contemporary political and economic systems
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) |
Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN , January 2024 |
Course Coordinator |
BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN |
Semester |
Spring |
Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. BEGÜM UZUN TAŞKIN |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Introduction |
2) |
The Protestant Reformation |
3) |
The Rise and Decline of Imperial Spain |
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The Making of Colonial Societies in Latin America |
5) |
A Political History of England |
6) |
The Making of Industrial Society |
7) |
Midterm exam |
8) |
Building the USA I: The Colonial Heritage |
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Building the USA II: The American Revolution and its Aftermath |
10) |
The Ottoman Empire-I |
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The Ottoman Empire-II |
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The Russian Empire |
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The Russian Revolution |
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Japan: A Success Story in Asia? |
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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 | Pre-class assignments |
Laboratory Work | None |
Computer Use | None |
Other Activities | None |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
14 |
% 20 |
Quiz(zes) |
2 |
% 20 |
Homework Assignments |
5 |
% 30 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 30 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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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. |