Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
GE-Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
|
Mode of Delivery: |
|
Course Coordinator : |
Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor FATMA SELVA SUMAN
|
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. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
1.Week: Introduction: Anatolia, Land and Peoples The Historical Geography of Anatolia and First Civilizations in Anatolia |
|
2) |
Hittite Imperial Civilization |
|
3) |
The Legend of Troy: Achaeans and Hittites on the Anatolian Shores |
|
4) |
Croesus of Lydia and Midas of Phrygia: Anatolian Kingdoms of the Iron Age (1000-550 B.C.) |
|
5) |
From Cyrus to Alexander: Achaemenid and Hellenistic Legacy in Anatolia |
|
6) |
Rome in Anatolia: the Transformation of an Empire |
|
7) |
God(s) and Sanctuaries in Anatolia: Judaism and Christianity from Saint Paul to Constantine |
|
8) |
East meets West in Anatolia: Cultural Encounters |
|
9) |
Byzantines, Crusaders and Seljuk Turks and the Other Tuırks |
|
10) |
Islamic Dynasties in Anatolia I, 1100-1450 |
|
11) |
Islamization of Anatolia II, 1100-1450 |
|
12) |
Early Ottomans |
|
13) |
Ottoman Imperial Civilization |
|
14) |
Ottoman Imperial Civilization II |
|
15) |
Final Exam |
|
16) |
Final exam |
|
|
Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
3 |
2) |
Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. |
5 |
3) |
Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
5 |
4) |
Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. |
3 |
5) |
Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. |
4 |
6) |
Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. |
5 |
7) |
Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. |
3 |
8) |
Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. |
5 |
9) |
Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. |
5 |
10) |
Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. |
5 |
11) |
Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. |
4 |