HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION

Course Description

The aim of this course is to outline the development of civilizations in the course of history. It firstly focuses on the concepts such as “Civilization”, “Prehistoric”, and “Historic” and on the factors forcing the emergence of the first civilizations. As well as examining the prehistoric periods and their characteristics in the course of human life since the first appearance of human beings on earth, the course mainly focuses on the early civilizations, namely the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Aegean, Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Indian, Chinese and Roman Civilizations. Political, social, economical, cultural, intellectual, philosophical and scientific aspects in these entities are also examined in this course.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Judith Coffin Robert Stacey Joshua Cole Carol Symes, Western Civilizations Their History & Their Culture, Norton, 2011
2. 02 Marvin Perry, Western Civilization, A Brief History vol.I, 2nd edition, Houghton Mıfflen company, Boston, Toronto, 1993.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define the terms " prehistoric", "Historic" and "civilization" SOLO 0
2. L01 Explain the importance of Humanism, Renaissance and reformation in the formation of Modern Europe SOLO 0
3. L02 Compare the Prehistoric and Historic periods SOLO 0
4. L03 Identify the first civilizations SOLO 0
5. L04 Draw a general picture on the basic institutions of the first civilizations SOLO 0
6. L05 Tell the basic essentials for the rise of a civilization SOLO 0
7. L07 Narrate the evolution of human thought throughout history SOLO 0
8. L07 Construct an narration on the nature of the Mediaval political, cultural, social and economical system SOLO 0
9. L08 Compare the Mediaval Islamic and Christian cultures and intellectual life SOLO 0
10. L10 Observe the political, social, economical and intellectual developments up to French Revolution SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
2. P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
3. P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
4. P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
5. P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
6. P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
7. P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
8. P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
9. P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.

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