HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TUR218	HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide comprehensive information about the basic features, historical development, similarities, differences and reflections of civilizations
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes : The meaning and history of the civilization concept, the characteristics of the civilizations that lived in Anatolia, the political, social, economic and cultural structures of the Greco-Hellenic, Roman-Byzantine, Mesopotamia, Egyptian and Iranian civilizations

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concept and development of civilization.
Classify civilizations as historical.
Compare between different civilizations.
Interpret the culture, history, religion and art features of civilizations in Anatolia.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Presentation	Concept of Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Presentation	Prehistory	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Presentation	Anatolian Civilizations	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Presentation	Phrygian	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Presentation	Lydians	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6	Literature Search, Presentation	Urartu	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7	Literature Search, Presentation	Ions	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Presentation	Hittites	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10	Literature Search, Presentation	Greek and Hellenic Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11	Literature Search, Presentation	Roman and Byzantine Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12	Literature Search, Presentation	Mesopotamia Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Presentation	Egyptian Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14	Literature Search, Presentation	Iran Civilization	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15	Literature Search, Presentation	Overview	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Erguven, A. (1999). Uygarlık Tarihi, Eskisehir.
Sahin, M. (2002). Uygarlık Tarihi, Ankara.
Tanilli, S. (2013). Uygarlık Tarihi, Cumhuriyet Kitapları.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.				3
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.	0
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.	0
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.	0
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.	0
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.	0
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.	0
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.				3
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.	0
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153