| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- will comprehend the historical origins of western civilizations.
- will improve their critical thinking skills.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| 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. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
General introduction |
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2nd Week |
Early Civilizations - Part 1 |
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3rd Week |
Early Civilizations - Part 2 |
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4th Week |
Early Civilizations - Part 3 |
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5th Week |
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 1 |
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6th Week |
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 2 |
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7th Week |
Peoples, Gods, and Empires - Part 3 |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Evaluating Midterm Exam |
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10th Week |
The Civilization of Greece |
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11th Week |
The Greek World Expands |
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12th Week |
The Civilization of Ancient Rome |
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13th Week |
The Transformation of Rome |
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14th Week |
Final Remarks |
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15th Week |
Final Exam |
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| 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. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Other
- Presentation
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
- Practice
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Lecture
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Project |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
45 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
3 |
2 |
6 |
| Total Work Load | 147 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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