Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS106

Course Name:

World Political History

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the major events in world history from the 14th century to this date. By the end of the course, the students will be expected to have a general understanding of major world events and to have developed a critical and analytical understanding of historical data.

Course Content:

Renaissance and Reformation in Europe; European Explorations and Their Repercussions Centralized State Formation in Europe; The American Revolution and Latin America; Ottoman Empire; The French and Industrial Revolution; The “long” 19th century; The Global Context of International Relations at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century; The First World War and the Western World in the Twenties; The Second World War; The Cold War between the Superpowers; From Cold War to New World Disorder.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Analyze the roots of the modern world politics
2) • Compare social, political and economic lives at different stages of political development
3) • Discuss how different continents gained and lost power over time
4) • Discuss the changing definitions of power, enemy and interest
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Describe the course • Identify the expectations • Discuss the flow of the course • Discuss the requirements • Analyze the syllabus • Discuss the weekly topics • Discuss the weekly requirements • Identify the course expectations
2)	• Discuss the political roots of Renaissance • Discuss the cultural roots of Renaissance • Discuss the role of city states in Renaissance • Discuss the roots of Reformation • Analyze the connection between Renaissance and Reformation • Discuss the political atmosphere of the Medieval Ages in Europe • Identify the philosophical roots of Renaissance • Analyze the consequences of Renaissance • Identify the philosophical roots of Reformation • Analyze the consequences of Reformation	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.482-513
3)	• Discuss the birth of modern Europe • Identify the reasons that made the birth of modern state possible • Discuss the importance of Peace of Westphalia • Discuss the change that the birth of modern state brought to power dynamics in world politics • Recall the power dynamics in Europe • Analyze the conditions that made the birth of modern state possible • Identify the conditions of being a modern state • Discuss how the birth of modern state changed the politics and power dynamics	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.513-535
4)	• Discuss the historical roots of age of enlightenment • Define the meaning of enlightenment • Analyze the impact that enlightenment had on philosophy • Analyze the impact that enlightenment had on politics • Analyze the impact that enlightenment had on social life • Describe the meaning of enlightenment • Analyze the philosophical roots of enlightenment • Discuss the connection between renaissance and the age of enlightenment • Discuss why enlightenment happened in Europe	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.551-573
5)	• Discuss the roots of American Revolution • Discuss the roots of French Revolution • Analyze how the age of Revolution changed the dynamics of world politics • Analyze how the French revolution triggered other revolutions in Europe • Define the age of revolutions • Discuss the conditions that made American Revolution possible • Identify the links between American and French Revolutions • Discuss the conditions that made French Revolution possible • Analyze the changes that the age of revolutions brought to world political structure	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.573-631, 723-748
6)	• Discuss the political developments in Europe in the aftermath of the French Revolution • Discuss the rise of Napoleon • Discuss the impact that Napoleon had on European politics • Discuss the rise of Industrial Revolution • Identify the developments in the aftermath of French Revolution • Discuss the conditions that made the rise of Napoleon possible • Discuss how the reactions from other European states to Napoleon changed the power dynamics in Europe • Identify the balance of power politics • Discuss the developments that made the industrial revolution possible • Analyze how industrial revolution changed the political and societal structure of Europe	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.633-660
7)	• Discuss the rise of colonialism • Discuss the technological developments that made colonialism possible • Discuss the political developments that made colonialism possible • Discuss the rise of imperialism • Analyze the differences between colonialism and imperialism • Recall the social and political conditions in Europe prior to colonialism • Discuss the technological developments that made colonialism possible • Discuss the social and economic developments that made colonialism possible • Discuss the rise of imperialism • Analyze the differences between colonialism and imperialism	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.661-677, 791-833
8)	• Evaluate students via Midterm • Discuss the importance of technological developments in shaping political developments • Discuss the importance of societal dynamics in shaping political developments • Discuss how political developments affect societal changes • Discuss how changes in philosophy shapes political systems • Recall material discussed so far in the course • Discuss the importance of technological developments in shaping Medieval Europe • Discuss the connection between renaissance and reformation • Discuss the connection between the age of revolutions and colonialism • Discuss the roots of colonialism
9)	• Analyze the political roots of German Unification • Analyze the social roots of German Unification • Analyze the political roots of Italian Unification • Analyze the social roots of German Unification • Discuss the rise of nationalism • Recall the European political structure in the beginning of 19th century • Discuss the reasons for the lateness of German unification • Discuss the reasons for the lateness of Italian unification • Discuss the impact that German and Italian unifications had on European power structure • Analyze the connection between the rise of Germany and Italy and the rise of nationalism as a political ideology	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.861-881
10)	• Analyze the social reasons for WW1 • Analyze the political reasons for WW1 • Analyze the economic reasons for WW1 • Discuss the developments that took place during WW1 • Analyze the consequences of WW1 • Analyze the short-term and long-term reasons behind WW1 • Discuss the social, political and economic reasons behind WW1 • Identify the developments that took place during WW1 • Discuss how WW1 changed the social, political and economic structure of Europe	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.282-291
11)	• Recall the roots causes of WWI • Recall the imminent causes of WWI • Recall the developments that took place during WWI • Analyze the social consequences of WW1 • Analyze the economic consequences of WW1 • Discuss the demographic impact of WW1 • Discuss the impact that WW1 had on social life • Discuss the impact that WW1 had on economic life • Indentify the Great Depression • Discuss the impact that Great Depression had on the political life	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.914-943
12)	• Analyze the rise of fascism in Europe • Analyze the rise of Nazism in Europe • Discuss the connection between WWI and the rise of fascism in Europe • Discuss the developments that led to the WW2 • Recall the social and economic impact that WW1 had on Europe • Discuss how social and economic distress affect the political climate • Analyze the rise of Nazism • Analyze the rise of fascism • Discuss the appeasement policy	Revisit Roberts and Westad (2013) p.914-943
13)	• Analyze the immediate causes of WW2 • Analyze the root causes of WW2 • Discuss the developments that took place during WW2 • Discuss the major changes that WW2 brought • Recall the rise of fascism and Nazism • Recall the appeasement policy • Discuss the states’ priorities during the War • Discuss the immediate results of the War • Discus the long-term results of the War	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.944-967
14)	• Analyze the main political dynamics of the Cold War era • Discuss how the political atmosphere shaped social life during the Cold War • Discuss how the political atmosphere shaped economic life during the Cold War • Discuss the developments that brought the end of the Cold War • Recall the consequences of WW2. • Discuss why this period is called the “Cold War” • Analyze the main power dynamics of this period • Discuss how nuclear weapons changed world politics • Identify the concept of mutually assured distraction • Analyze the developments that ended the Cold War	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.1035-1143
15)	• Evaluate students via final exam • Recall the connections between technological developments and political developments • Recall the connections between political developments and social developments • Discuss the conditions that made Europe the leader of world politics • Recall material discussed in class • Analyze the impact that technological developments had in shaping 19th century Europe • Analyze the impact that philosophical developments in 19th century had on politics in the 20th century • Discuss the similarities and differences between WW1 and WW2 • Discuss the conditions that brought the Cold War to an end • Discuss the current challenges we face in world politics • Discuss the latest developments that will potentially shape politics in the coming years.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih İlk Çağlardan 1918’e” (2015a) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih 1918-1994” (2015b) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara J.M. Roberts and O. A. Westad (2013) The History of the World, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0199936765
References:	Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih İlk Çağlardan 1918’e” (2015a) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih 1918-1994” (2015b) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara J.M. Roberts and O. A. Westad (2013) The History of the World, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0199936765

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10)	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	14	15
Homework Assignments	15	45
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		195