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HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION

Course
HIST100 - HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION
Department
Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Type
Online Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
0
ECTS
2
T+P+L
2 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan SAMANİ
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

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

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Midterm Midterm 40
Final Final 60
Total 100

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction: Discussion on the definition of "History", "Prehistory", "Civilization"
Week 2 Prehistoric Times
Week 3 Mesopotamian Civilizations
Week 4 Egyptian Civilization
Week 5 Lesser nations and their contributions : Hittites, Hebrews, Lydians, Persian
Week 6 Aegean Civilization: Minoan (Cretan) and Mycenean cultures
Week 7 Classical Greek Civilization
Week 8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
Week 9 Roman Empire and its Cultural legacy
Week 10 Middle Age: Christian and Muslim Worlds
Week 11 Beginnings of Modernity: Humanism, Renaissance and Reform
Week 12 The Enlightenment and Enlightened despotism
Week 13 Industrial Revolution
Week 14 Revision Week
Week 15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

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 Should be able to access, evaluate and apply a basic theoretical knowledge and application knowledge acquired in the field of Hair Care and Beauty Services
  2. P02 Be able to have the knowledge and skills for effective use of all kinds of tools and equipment used in the field of Hair Care and Beauty Services, and also be able to follow new emerging technologies
  3. P03 Use information and communication technologies effectively and communicate at a basic level in at least one foreign language
  4. P04 To be able to fulfill the service processes in the field of Hair Care and Beauty Services in line with the needs and demands of the consumer and in a way that satisfies the consumer
  5. P05 To be able to transfer the acquired knowledge and skills in written, oral and practical terms by using appropriate teaching environments.
  6. P06 To be able to improve himself / herself personally and professionally by updating knowledge, skills and competencies related to his / her field with lifelong learning awareness
  7. P07 To be able to take into consideration the social values, human health and natural environment in line with the scientific, cultural and ethical principles of the profession while performing the works related to the field of Hair Care and Beauty Services
  8. P08 Be able to communicate effectively and have socialization skills
  9. P09 To be an example to the society with external appearance, personal care, attitude, attitude and behavior
  10. P10 At first, it should be a useful individual who can produce information and services to himself, his environment and society.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 Average
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L02 - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - -
L05 - - - - - - - - - - -
L07 - - - - - - - - - - -
L07 - - - - - - - - - - -
L08 - - - - - - - - - - -
L10 - - - - - - - - - - -