GEP1065 History of Civilization IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1065 History of Civilization I Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. NURAN FERYAL TANSUĞ DOURLARİS
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. DERYA TARBUCK
Assist. Prof. NURAN FERYAL TANSUĞ DOURLARİS
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Introducing the students to the history of civilizations through a comparative perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students shall develop critical thinking
2. Students shall analyze and critique historical developments
3. Students shall synthesize diverse kinds of information and to express ideas clearly and cogently.
4. Students shall develop abilities to recognize and analyze historical problems
5. Students shall understand and critique the concept of civilization
6. Students shall understand why the first civilizations did emerge in the eastern part of the world.

Course Content

Examining how civilization came into being and analyzing emergence of major world civilizations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Neolithic Age: Agriculture and Rise of Civilization coursebooks
2) Mesopotamian Civilizations coursebooks
3) Ancient Egypt coursebooks
4) Ancient India coursebooks
5) Ancient China coursebooks
6) Anatolian Civilizaitons, Hittites and Persian Empire coursebooks
7) Ancient Greece coursebooks
8) Hellenistic Period coursebooks
9) Introduction to Rome; Roman Republic coursebooks
10) Roman Empire coursebooks
11) The Origins of Christianity coursebooks
12) The End of the Classical Era: World History in Transition coursebooks
13) Civilization in Eastern Europe: Byzantium coursebooks
14) Early Medieval Age coursebooks

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Course Notes / Textbooks
Peter Stearns, Michael Adas et all, The Global Experience, World Civilizations
Albert M. Craig, William A. Graham et all, The Heritage of World Civilizations
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Quizzes 2 8 16
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 93

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally 1
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 1
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 1
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 1
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 1
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 1
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 1
8) To be able to independently carry out a given task using basic knowledge in the field of physiotherapy. 1
9) To be able to perform all physiotherapy-related applications in accordance with the technique 1
10) To provide the patient with the necessary information before treatment and prepare him/her appropriately for treatment 1
11) To be able to use physiotherapy equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, to be able to control them and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way 1