COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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
GEP0506 History of the Modern Middle East Fall 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide with information about the formation of the modern Middle East during and after World War I, the development of the Middle Eastern countries that emerged after it, and the power struggles that took place in the Middle East in the 20th century.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Undergraduates who take this course will have a deeper understanding of the on-going transformation in the Middle East
1-Acquires information about the geography of the Middle East.
2-Has information about the development processes of the countries that left the Ottoman Empire and entered the process of nationalization in the Middle East until today.
3-Has information about Middle Eastern nations.
4-Have information about the power struggles over the Middle East in the 20th century.
5-20. Knows the political, economic, cultural and social transformation that the Middle East has undergone throughout the century.

Course Content

The course will cover major themes in contemporary middle east such as state-building; state power; political economy and the energy question; and the role of religion in politics.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual work, reading, discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) World War I and the Middle East
2) The Middle East in the interwar period: Türkiye (1919-1945)
3) The Middle East in the interwar period: Iranian (1919-1945)
4) The Middle East in the interwar period: Sweetcorn (1919-1945)
5) The Middle East in the interwar period: Syria,Iraq, (1919-1945)
6) Political developments in Jordan Lebanon and Saudi Arabia (!919-1945)
7) Palestine and Zionism under Mandate
8) Midterm Week
9) Palestine issue and the Establishment of the State of Israel
10) Iran during the Cold War 1945-1970
11) Egypt during the Cold War 1945-1970
12) Syria, Iraq and Lebanon during the Cold War 1945-1970
13) Israel and Palestine Issue during the Cold War 1948-1970
14) General evaluation 20th Century and the Middle East:Re-designing the Middle East after the Gulf War

Sources

Course Notes: T.G
References: T.G. Fraser, Modern Ortadoğu’nun Kuruluşu, Remzi Kitapevi, , İstanbul, Kasım 2011. -Roger Owen, 20. Yüzyılda Ortadoğu Ekonomileri Tarihi, Sabancı Üniv. Yay., İst. 2002. -Arthur Goldschmidt, Lawrence Davidson, Kısa Ortadoğu Tarihi, Doruk yay., İst. 2018. -William L. Cleveland, Modern Ortadoğu Tarihi, Agora kitaplığı, İst. 2008. -Sean McMeekın, Osmanlı’da Son Fasıl: Savaş-Devrim ve Ortadoğu’nun Şekillenişi, YKY, İst. 2015. -Ortadoğu’da Değişim ve Türkiye, Edit: Atila Sandıklı, Erdem Kaya, Bilgesam yay., İst. 2014. -Ortadoğu: Aktörler, Unsurlar, Sistemler, Edit: Mehmet Şahin, Kopemik yay., İst. 2019.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 10 10
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 92

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) To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards. 4
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration. 5
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware. 3
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.  5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods. 4
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization.  4
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education. 4
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach. 5
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements. 4
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities. 5
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology. 4
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.  3
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology. 4
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world. 5
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws. 4