BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ACL1097 | American History I | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | To introduce American history from the first settlement to 1877 and to specify the various political, social, cultural and economic themes that have played key roles in the development of the United States as a nation, people and society. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeed in this course will be able to: 1)To discuss major events, persons, and dates of American History up to 1877, Civil War. 2)To employ historical and sociological perspectives relating to the development of the American History to 1877 3)To formulate interpretations of a American society through the analysis of key events up to 1877 4)To evaluate how the USA developed its political, social, cultural, economical structure up to 1877. 5)To examine significant political, social, economical, and cultural developments in the first phase of American history. |
16th to 19th century American History |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Worlds Collide: Europe, Africa, and America, 1450-1620 | |
2) | The Invasion and Settlement of North America, 1550-1700 | Reading |
3) | The British Empire in America, 1660-1750 | Reading |
4) | Growth and Crisis in Colonial Society, 1720-1765 | Reading |
5) | Toward Independence: Years of Decision, 1763-1775 | Reading |
6) | War and Revolution, 1775-1783 | Reading |
7) | The New Political Order, 1776-1800 | Reading |
8) | Westward Expansion and A New Political Economy | Reading |
9) | The Quest for a Republican Society, 1790-1820 | Reading |
10) | The Economic Revolution, 1820-1860 | Reading |
11) | A Democratic Revolution, 1820-1844 | Reading |
12) | Religion and Reform, 1820-1860 | Reading |
13) | Civil War, 1861-1865 | Reading |
14) | The Reconstruction, 1865-1877 | Reading |
15) | Final | |
16) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | A People and A Nation: History of the United States, Combined Edition. Houghton Mifflin. |
References: | Primary Source Booklet |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 7 | 105 |
Quizzes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 155 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business. | |
2) | To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector. | |
3) | To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector. | |
4) | To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly. | |
5) | To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively. | |
6) | To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions. | |
7) | To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met. | |
8) | To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance. | |
9) | To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills. | |
10) | To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge. |