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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60222MEEOZ-POL0124 Contemporary Political History 2 Spring 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Profesör Dr. BİRSEN TALAY KEŞOĞLU
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Profesör Dr. BİRSEN TALAY KEŞOĞLU
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: A chronological order of the world history from the Scientific Revolution (1750) until the end of the Cold War era.
Course Content: This course intends to examine the developments in the world since 1750 until the end of Cold War, dealing with scientific revolution, 18th century, industrial revolution, state building and social change, World War I and the new political structure after 1918, Bolshevik (Soviet) Revolution, World War II and the involvement of the U.S. in European affairs, Cold War, end of the Cold War.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) The students have advanced level of fundamental conceptual knowledge of World History. In particular, deploy Political Science and International Relations concepts and theories so to understand the 18th and 20th centuries developments and their meaning for contemporary world politics.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) At the end of this course the students are expected to have a advanced level knowledge of world history and to be able to analyse the interactions between different cultures and states
  2) By the end of the course they should have a conceptual understanding of world history..
  3) The course also encourages students to develop their ability to express their ideas orally and in writing about historical events.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1)
1) 1. Introduction: Course Overview
2) Balance of Power; Culture and Society in 18th century Europe Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
3) French Revolution and Napoleonic Era 1789-1815. Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
4) Industrial Europe Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
5) Political Upheavals and Social transformation 1815-1850 Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
6) State building , social change in Europe (1850-1871); The Crisis of Europe (1871-1914) Traditions and Encounters , 2000.
7) World War I Traditions and Encounters , 2000.
8) Midterm exam
9) Revolution in Russia/After the World War I; treaties, the results of the war Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
10) The Great Depression;Challenges to Democracy in the 1930s; Fascism in Germany and Italy Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
11) Spanish Civil War and the precursor of the war Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
12) World War II 1939-1945 Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
13) The Cold War and Postwar1945-1970 Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
14) The End of the Cold War and New Global Challenges 1970- 1990. Traditions and Encounters, 2000.
15) Final exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bentley, Jerry; Ziegler F.Herbert; 2000, Traditions Encounters I, II , A Global Perspective on The Past; Mc Graw Hill, USA.
Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Empire: 1875–1914.
E. Hobsbawm , The Age of Extremes, The Short Twentieth Century,1914-1991.
References:
Kishlansky, Mark ;Geary Patrick ; O'Brien Patricia, 2008. Civilization in the West ,Pearson Longman, Pearson Education ,Inc
E.R. Remarque: All Quiet on the Western Front . (Novel)

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences, 4
2) Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, 5
3) Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, 5
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 4
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. 4

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 15.00
Midterms 1 % 35.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 5 10 50
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 97
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 2 3 6
Midterms 1 7 7
Semester Final Exam 1 7 7
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 117
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5