MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC4091 Readings in Sociology Spring 3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL AKDEMİR
Recommended Optional Program Components: "."
Course Objectives: This course will provide students will a strong historical foundation that will help them understand current debates taking place within Europe today (especially regarding the place of Religion in society, the meaning of Secularism, Modernity, and Individualism), as well as their own position in Turkey in relation to Europe and these debates.
Students are also expected to further develop their critical reading skills through the close analysis of both primary historical sources and secondary texts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students that succeed in this course will be able to:

1) Identify the key events and actors of European History from the Roman Empire until the French Revolution
2) Compare and constrast historical periods and places
3) Analyze conflicting primary sources
4) Develop better academic reading skills
5)Develop better academic writing skills
6) Assess the special place of Turkey in Europe and the world, from a historical point of view

Course Content

This course offers a historical overview of European thought, politics and culture from the early Middle Ages until the French Revolution (not included). We will begin with the emergence of medieval civilization in the seventh century, analyze Church power and religious conflicts, the Renaissance, as well as European encounters with faraway lands and people during early colonization efforts. We will explore the advent of the scientific revolution and the enlightenment, and analyze the critiques of political absolutism that led to the birth of modern democratic thought. Debates on the nature of the individual, society, religious beliefs, and scientific progress will be examined. This first part of the course will end with an extensive discussion of the social, cultural, economic and political state of European society just before the advent of the French Revolution. Students will understand the roots of debates on religion and secularism in Europe, as well as the emergence of Modern thought and Scientific enquiry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course and assignments
2) Opening discussion of Early Christianity chapter 6 The Roman Empire
3) Role of Germanic People, Development of the Christian Church, Byzantine Empire, Rise of Islam. Chapter 7 The Passing of the Roman World and the Emergence of Medieval Civilization
4) Carolingians, Lords and Vassals, Byzantine civilization, Slavic people. Chapter 8 European Civilization in the Early Middle Ages 750-1000
5) Land and People in the Middle Ages (Peasantry and the rise of Trade cities). Intellectual and Artistic world (Universities, Architecture, Literature) ch.9 The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages
6) Rise of European Kingdoms, Recovery and Reform of Catholic Church, Crusades. ch.10 The Rise of Kingdoms and the Growth of Church Power.
7) Black Death and Social Crisis, Hundred Year's War, Culture and Society in an age of adversity. ch.11 The Late Middle Ages: Crisis and Disintegration in the Fourteenth Century.
8) The Italian Renaissance, the New Statecraft, Renaissance in the rest of Europe. ch.12 Recovery and Rebirth: The Renaissance
9) MIDTERM
10) The Reformation in Germany and Spread to the rest of Europe. ch.13 Reformation and Religious Warfare in the Sixteenth Century Submission of first homework assignment
11) The Portuguese and Spanish Empires, development of World Trade, European Expansion. ch.14 Europe and the World: New Encounters 1500-1800.
12) Social crises, Absolutism in Western and Eastern Europe, Flourishing European Culture. ch.15 State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeen Century
13) Revolution in Astronomy, Medicine. Spread of Rationalism and Scientific Knowledge. ch.16 The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science
14) The Enlightenment, Philosophers and their Ideas, Impact on Culture, Religion, Criminology, etc. Economic expansion and social changes. Absolutism revisited. The new social order of the 18th century. ch.17 Eighteenth Century: The Age of Enlightenment ch.18 Eighteenth Century 2: European States, International Wars and Social Change

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Jackson J. Spielvogel: Western Civilization 7e: A Brief History, International Edition, 68pp (Wadworth), 2011
References: Weekly readings will be provided

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Midterms 2 % 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
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 122

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process