ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
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
GEP0501	Anatolian Civilizations	Fall	3	0	3	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Görevlisi FATMA SELVA SUMAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide an introduction to the history of civilizations in Anatolia starting from the archaeology of ancient prehistoric ages to the late Ottoman era. Anatolia’s unique geographical positioning will be highlighted while studying archaeological, art historical, and textual data to explore the extraordinarily rich cultural history of this region. Our main focus will be on the social, cultural, artistic, and architectural developments of these civilizations, their interactions, and how they linked to their predecessors in history.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will have:
1. Some general knowledge about the past civilizations of Anatolia.
2. Starting with the earliest settlements, you will be able to see the basic phases of developments in arts, architecture, social, and cultural domain in Anatolia.
3. To identify structures from certain periods in Anatolia according to their periods and typologies,
4. To develop awareness of protecting cultural heritage
5. To acquire the habit of visiting museums
6. To know the geography of Anatolia and to define the place of civilizations in these geographies according to periods.

Course Content

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.
In our course, teaching methods and techniques will be used; lecture, reading, trips and other methods.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, Syllabus, evaluation and course materials.
2)	Anatolia, Land, Peoples, and Civilizations. Göbeklitepe, Hacılar, and Çatalhöyük.
3)	Bronze Age Civilizations, Hitites, Assyrians, and Urartians.
4)	The city of Troy, Iliad and Odyssey, the myth and reality behind the treasures of Troy. Phrygians, Lydians, Lycians, and Carians.
5)	Greco-Anatolian Civilization, Hellenistic Legacy, their art and architecture, Pergamon.
6)	Roman Civilization in Anatolia, their art and architecture. Ephesus, Side, Perge and Aphrodisias.
7)	Christian Age and Byzantines, Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia, Byzantine Art and Architecture.
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Filed Trip and Assignment. Details will be announced. (Ayasofya, İstanbul Archeology Museum etc)
10)	Seldjuki art and architecture
11)	Anatolian Principalities, art and architecture. Early Ottoman art and architecture.
12)	From Edirne to Istanbul, Mehmed II, conquest and the aftermath.
13)	Climax of the Classical Period, Age of Sinan, his works and portrait as the Ottoman Renaissance artist.
14)	Westernization in Ottoman art and architecture. Climate of change after the 18th century.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ekrem Akurgal, Ancient Civilizations and Ruins of Turkey Aptullah Kuran, Architecture in Turkey from the Seljuks to the Republic Godfrey Goodwin, Ottoman Architecture Recommended readings are listed under each related week
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Final	1	% 60
Paper Submission	1	% 10
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	2	24
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Quizzes	1	15	15
Paper Submission	1	10	10
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			100

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)	1.Being able to describe the issues related with the scientific resources in the field of teaching, English language teaching and educational technologies within the national and international standards.
1)	1 Speaks English well and uses concepts related to English Language education and pedagogical formation effectively. 2 Uses knowledge of teaching programs, approaches, methods and assessment and evaluation related to foreign language education. 3 Applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of the students. 4 Develops appropriate materials related to the subject in line with the needs of the students. 5 Integrates technology in foreign language education practices.
2)	2.Proficient in the phonology, semantics, grammar and the vocabulary of the language, use the language effectively.
3)	3. Apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to provide optimal learning environments in English language teaching.
4)	4. develop English language teaching materials according to the needs of the learners with a critical perspective.
5)	5. Use appropriate software and technology resources for language teaching effectively in and out of classroom by locating and selecting them.
6)	6. To improve students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, make use of various methods and techniques.
7)	7. Design English language teaching curriculum and lesson plans.
8)	8. Organize effective classrooms that promote English language learning.
9)	9. assess students’ knowledge using multiple measures and alternative assessment techniques in order to evaluate language knowledge and skills in an effective way by using and generating measurement and assessment instruments.
10)	10. Apply major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments and to promote inter-cultural effective communication and pragmatics skills.
11)	11. Take on responsibility in individual and group projects by working cooperatively and meeting the requirements
12)	12. Take into consideration professional and ethical rules and principles.	4
13)	13. Apply the pedagogical implications of the research in the field of English language teaching for his/her personal and professional development, by keeping up with the recent studies.	4
14)	14. Use reflective thinking and reflective teaching to examine his/her teaching skills and professional competencies.	5
15)	15. Transfer the knowledge and skills necessary for life-long learning to students by using metacognitive techniques with the knowledge of how to obtain information effectively.	5
16)	16. utilize learning strategies and technology resources by evaluating their relevance to K-12 students’ interests, needs, individual differences, and developmental characteristics.