| 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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- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
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| 2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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| 3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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