Political Science and International Relations (in English)

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60222TAEOZ-POL0052	History of Civilizations	1	Spring	3	0	3	4

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:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA DEMİRCİ
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA DEMİRCİ
Dersin Kategorisi:	Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This is an undergraduate survey course on the origins, development and interaction of world civilizations to 1500 CE in a nutshell, then formation of the modern world with respect to the emergence, change and continuity of societies and political structures, cultures and systems of belief together with human achievements in science and technology across the world. Western& non-western modernities, modern nation state and government as well as new forms of legitimacy, diplomacy, warfare and technology, human migrations, systems of social stratification, cultural & intellectual developments, converging revolutions, nations& nationalisms, mass democracy and its discontents, globalization, and finally prospects for 21st century form the course content through an interdisciplinary approach

Course Content:

This course covers the general concepts of the history of civilization and the formation of a framework for the development of world history and various civilizations throughout this history, and the introduction of different perspectives. change of civilization, the effects of the history of civilization. Modern civilizations from past to present: Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Far East, Indian, Central America, Central Asian Civilizations and Western Civilization. It is a branch of science that examines the lives of civilizations and societies. Examines the works of civilization, civilization, culture and civilization products of all civilizations. Since Paleolithic Period to the 20.th Century.

Cultural histories of the history of civilization;
History of Philosophy
History of Religions
Economic History
History of Politics
History of Literature
History of Science
history of art
Military History

Course Specific Rules

Reading Assignments: If the course is to be genuinely exploratory, it is vital that everyone participates and reads widely. Students are required to read all assigned readings prior to coming to the class. Overall speaking, to be able to prompt and successful for the exams, all readings have to be done on regular basis. Course readings are available as PDF COPIES AS MENTIONED ABOVE.
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Communication &Contact: Please note that I am not able to respond constantly to instant e-mails and questions after working hours, during weekends and bank holidays. Do not expect me to respond promptly to the last minute inquiries especially just before exams.
Please note that this syllabus is a contract between you and the course professor, and you are liable for the requirements listed above. Course instructor has the right to make revisions and changes on this syllabus when necessary such as assigning additional readings or activities.
Take the directions regarding office hours on the front page as reference; except office hours or pre-arranged appointments by mail, I am not supposed see any student. I do not want any of you to be loitering in front of my office door except office hours since faculty area is an extremely busy one.
Classroom courtesy: Please put away electronic distractions during class, and recognize that class is not the time for catching up with your friend. This is distracting to me, and to other students who are trying to pay attention. You may not realize it, but even in a large lecture I can see what you are doing—you are not invisible in the audience.
PLAGIARISM & CHEATING
While I encourage students to discuss the readings and study together, everyone must do their own work. Suspected violations relating to this course will be reported to the appropriate administrative department and dealt with according to university policies. Be aware of plagiarism and cheating during examination. Word for word use of even a single sentence from another author, publication or website without citation is plagiarism and a conversation during exams is cheating and they are both considered unethical. Plagiarism and cheating during an exam will result in a zero on the paper and examination sheet with no opportunity to rewrite. If you have questions about how to properly behave in exams, cite materials, or how to paraphrase appropriately, I am happy to address this during office hours.

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) To be able to evaluate life styles in different periods of history and in different geographies within their own singularities and gain knowledge about each one being very rich and original; and develops a peaceful language in understanding the cultures in this context.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) They can access information, use information effectively, and search for interdisciplinary resources for this purpose, use databases and other information sources.
2) Gains the ability to understand the dynamics of formation, change and transfer of art and aesthetic processes within their historical contexts and to evaluate them as cultural richness.
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.)*
1) 2.1) The student can work efficiently alone or with others.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction: Aims and Methods	-
2)	World History in Perspective; Global History and Global Historical Perspective	WC, “Prologue” World Civilizations: the Global Experience, 6th Edition, Volume 2: 1450 to the Present, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 2011. Patricia Crone, “What is a complex society?” in Pre-Industrial Societies, Blackwell, 1989, pp.1-10.
3)	Social Organization and Power: Structures of Inequality, Hierarchy and Exploitation ; Our Distant Ancestors ; Non-State Livelihoods. Hunters and Gatherers versus Agriculturalists	HW, “Shifting to Food Production”, 25-40. HWC, 1-12
4)	The Rise of First Civilizations: The Riverine Civilizations of the Old World and Civilization in Americas	HW, “Webs and Civilizations in the Old World” and “The Growth of Webs in the Old World and America”, pp.41-60, 62-81, 82-103, 108-115 respectively. HWC, 12-45. and Encounters, J.Bentley, H.Ziegler, Mc Graw Hill , 2000
5)	Forms and Systems of Belief	HWC, 46-83. Patricia Crone, Pre-Industrial Societies, pp. 123-143 (“Religion”) Patricia Crone, Pre-Industrial Societies, pp.92-98 (“High Culture and the Masses”)
6)	Transition from Ancient (Classical) to Medieval World	HW, pp. 116-127; 137-154.
7)	MIDTERM
8)	Transformation of the West and the Rest; Renaissance, Reform and Reconnaissance (I)	WC, CH21 and CH 22, pp. 458-505.
9)	Transformation of the West and the Rest; Renaissance, Reform and Reconnaissance (II)
10)	Social, Economic and Cultural Foundations of the Modern World: The Age of Industry and Imperialism	HW, pp.213-267.
11)	World At War; Crisis in the European Hegemony-The Great War	HW, pp. 268-295
12)	Second Global Conflict and the End of European Supremacy;	From HW, pp. 296-318.
13)	Cold War and Decolonization(I)	From WC, Ch. 36, CH.37, pp. 860-889; 890-911respectively
14)	Cold War and Decolonization(II)	From WC, CH.38 and CH. 39, pp. 912-937; 938-965
15)	World Since 1990s	From WC, Ch. 40 and CH. 41, pp.966-986 and 988-1007
16)	FINAL EXAM

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

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
CLOs/PLOs	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,	3
	1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,	3
	1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,	4
	1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere,	5
	1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations,	1
	1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other,	1
	1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives,	2
2)	Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good,	4
	2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect,	4
	2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship,	2
3)	Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical,	3
	3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights,	3
	3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations,	5
	3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation,	3
	3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life,	5
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.	1
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.	1
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.
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.	1
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.	1
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.	4
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.	1
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.	4
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.	3
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.	4
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).	5

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