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 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

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