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Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TOİ150

ANATOLIAN CULTURAL HISTORY

Course Code
TOİ150
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the historical periods, civilizations, and the tangible cultural heritage they left in Anatolia from prehistoric times to the present in a chronological approach.
  2. Analyzes the archaeological, architectural, and cultural wealth of Anatolia and integrates this knowledge into tourism guidance and guest relations processes at international standards.
  3. Effectively communicates Anatolia's mythological stories, belief systems, and intangible cultural heritage (UNESCO) to guests from different cultures using professional English.
  4. Evaluates the preservation of cultural and historical sites in Anatolia within the framework of sustainable tourism policies, UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and international legal regulations.
  5. Synthesizes theoretical and historical knowledge in the field of cultural tourism to develop creative cultural routes and innovative guest experiences that contribute to destination marketing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, which played a critical role in human social development, starting from prehistoric eras through sociological and archaeological dimensions. The artistic, religious, and economic structures of civilizations such as the Hittites, Phrygians, and Lydians, alongside the current tourism potential of this heritage, are evaluated within an objective framework. Aligned with the course learning outcomes, students gain the ability to explain cultural phenomena by correlating them with sociology and history disciplines and to act in accordance with nature and culture conservation principles in the process of preserving and integrating cultural heritage into sustainable tourism.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Anatolian Cultural History and Historical Geography
2nd Week Prehistoric Anatolia: Göbeklitepe, Çatalhöyük, and Early Settlements
3rd Week Bronze Age Civilizations and the Hittite Empire
4th Week Iron Age Anatolia: Urartians, Phrygians, and Lydians
5th Week Ionian City-States, Ancient Greek Culture, and the Hellenistic Period
6th Week Roman Anatolia: Major Cities, Architecture, and Daily Life
7th Week The Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire and Its Cultural Heritage
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Arrival of Turks in Anatolia, the Seljuk Period, and Architectural Works
10th Week The Ottoman Empire I: Early Period, Principalities, and Cultural Synthesis
11th Week The Ottoman Empire II: Classical Period, Complex Culture, and Art
12th Week Anatolian Mythology, Legends, and the Impact of Belief Systems on Tourism
13th Week Intangible Cultural Heritage of Anatolia (UNESCO) and Traditions
14th Week Planning Cultural Tourism Routes and Preservation of Historical Sites (Sustainability)
Recommended or Required Reading1. Akurgal, E. Anadolu Kültür Tarihi (Ankara: Tübitak Popüler Bilim kitapları 67, 1998).
2. Lloyd, S. Türkiye'nin Tarihi: Bir gezginin gözüyle Anadolu uygarlıkları (Ankara: Popüler bilim Kitapları 50, 1997).
3. Lloyd, S. (2021). Türkiye'nin tarihi: Bir gezginin gözüyle Anadolu uygarlıkları (E. Kılıç, Çev.) (6. Baskı). TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları.
4. Mansel, A. M. (2020). Ege ve Yunan tarihi (11. Baskı). Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları.
T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. (2024). UNESCO Türkiye somut ve somut olmayan kültürel miras listeleri. https://aregem.ktb.gov.tr/
5. Bryce, T. (2022). The Kingdom of the Hittites (New ed.). Oxford University Press.
6. Sagona, A., & Zimansky, P. (2015). Ancient Turkey (Routledge World Archaeology). Routledge.
7. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (2024). World heritage list: Turkey. https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/tr
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10
K11 X
K12 X X