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 |
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As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. |
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2) |
He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. |
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3) |
Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. |
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4) |
Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. |
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5) |
Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. |
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6) |
Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. |
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7) |
Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. |
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8) |
Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. |
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9) |
In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. |
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10) |
Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. |
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11) |
Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |
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