Political Science and Public Administration
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI312
Course Name: History of Civilization
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. AYKUT KAR
Course Lecturer(s): Hayri Şafak Ural
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: “What is Civilization?” attempting to answer the question.
Course Content: The definition of the concept of civilization will be emphasized. By giving information about its historical development, the concept of civilization will be tried to be understood and explained.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be knowledgeable about the concept of civilization
2) To have information and ideas about today's civilization and its features

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Analysis of the Concept of Civilization
2) Relationships Between the Concepts of Civilization, Civilization and Culture
3) Different Civilizations
4) Sumerian, Mesopotamian, Egyptian Civilizations
5) Middle East, Hittite, Chinese Civilizations
6) Permeability of Civilization
7) Ancient Greek Civilization (Born)
8) Mid-Term Week
9) Ancient Greek Civilization (Development)
10) Christian Medieval Civilization
11) Islamic Medieval Civilization
12) New Age Civilization
13) Enlightenment Period Civilization Understanding
14) 20th and 21st Centuries Civilization

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dünya Tarihi, William H. McNeill, İmge Kitabevi.
References: Dünya Tarihi, William H. McNeill, İmge Kitabevi.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 2
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). 3
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. 3
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. 2
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. 2
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 0 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 2 28
Homework Assignments 1 25 25
Final 1 30 1 31
Total Workload 126