demonstrate awareness of historical developments and analyze these developments in the framework of causality;
identify key events, peoples, terms, periods and chronology in the history of civilization;
critically analyze the dynamics of the modern world through comparison with historical examples.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No recommended optional programme components.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the students to the history of civilization through major developments. Beginning with a brief introduction to the rise of Western civilization, the course will cover the period from the 17th century to the modern era. Topics to be covered include the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, the American and French Revolutions, industrialization, imperialism, colonialism, globalization, and so on. The main objective of the course is to acquaint students with the political, economic, cultural, and scientific foundations of civilization from a critical perspective.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
The Rise of Western Civilization Renaissance & Reform
3rd Week
The Scientific Revolution
4th Week
The Enlightenment
5th Week
American War of Independence towards the French Revolution
6th Week
The French Revolution
7th Week
Mıdterm Week
8th Week
The Industrial Revolution: Urbanization and Class Consciousness
9th Week
From Restoration to Revolution I
10th Week
Imperialism and Colonialism
11th Week
Modern Industry and Mass Politics
12th Week
The World Wars and Aftermath
13th Week
World Without Borders: Globalization
14th Week
Wrap-up and Conclusion
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
J. Coffin, R. Stacey, J. Cole and C. Symes (2011) Western Civilizations: Their History & Their Culture. Seventeenth Edition, Vol. 2., New York & London: W.W. Norton.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Attendance
1
30
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
