Program of Translation and Interpretation (English)
MTI181
WESTERN CIVILIZATION I
Course Code
MTI181
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Bachelor's Degree
Year of Study
1
Semester
First Term (Fall)
ECTS
5
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
will comprehend the historical origins of western civilizations.
will improve their critical thinking skills.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Aiming to familiarize students with the social, political, and cultural history of western civilization, this course surveys Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation periods, with emphasis on their influence on the formation of the modern world and enhances students' critical thinking skills.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General introduction
2nd Week
Early Civilizations - Part 1
3rd Week
Early Civilizations - Part 2
4th Week
Early Civilizations - Part 3
5th Week
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 1
6th Week
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 2
7th Week
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 3
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Evaluating Midterm Exam
10th Week
The Civilization of Greece
11th Week
The Greek World Expands
12th Week
The Civilization of Ancient Rome
13th Week
The Transformation of Rome
14th Week
Final Remarks
15th Week
Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Cole, Joshua and Carol Symes. Western Civilizations: Their History and Their Culture. 18th ed. Vol. I. New York: Norton, 2014.
Additional materials provided by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Practice
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
35
Project
1
20
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
