| 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 |
| 1) |
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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| 6) |
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 |
| 1) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
| 2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
1 |
| 3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
2 |
| 4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
| 5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
| 6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
| 7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
1 |
| 8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
| 9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
1 |
| 10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
1 |
| 11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
1 |
| 12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
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