Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
GE-Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor FATMA SELVA SUMAN
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
This course gives an introductory background for the study of the history, archaeology, and cultural achievements of successive civilizations in Anatolia from its earliest beginnings to the Ottoman era.Anatolia (Turkey) has acted as the bridge linking Asia and Europe. The goal of this course is to highlight Anatolia’s unique geographical positioning and to demonstrate how it has been home to countless civilizations, witnessing the mass migration of diverse peoples shaping the course of history. Studying the material, we will see how Anatolia has developed a unique blend of cultures - each with its own distinct identity, each linked to its predecessors through history. To ease the process of learning in class, each week, we will focus on one historical figure and two sites or artifacts. Special emphasis will be placed on monumental artwork and artifacts of the Ancient Anatolia as the product of cultural and historical factors. We will examine how and why the sites and monuments in Anatolia decisively shaped Western European, Greek Orthodox, and Islamic civilizations. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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1.Week: Introduction: Anatolia, Land and Peoples The Historical Geography of Anatolia and First Civilizations in Anatolia |
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2) |
Hittite Imperial Civilization |
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3) |
The Legend of Troy: Achaeans and Hittites on the Anatolian Shores |
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4) |
Croesus of Lydia and Midas of Phrygia: Anatolian Kingdoms of the Iron Age (1000-550 B.C.) |
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5) |
From Cyrus to Alexander: Achaemenid and Hellenistic Legacy in Anatolia |
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Rome in Anatolia: the Transformation of an Empire |
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7) |
God(s) and Sanctuaries in Anatolia: Judaism and Christianity from Saint Paul to Constantine |
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8) |
East meets West in Anatolia: Cultural Encounters |
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9) |
Byzantines, Crusaders and Seljuk Turks and the Other Tuırks |
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10) |
Islamic Dynasties in Anatolia I, 1100-1450 |
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11) |
Islamization of Anatolia II, 1100-1450 |
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12) |
Early Ottomans |
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13) |
Ottoman Imperial Civilization |
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14) |
Ottoman Imperial Civilization II |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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