MZL103 World History IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs MusicologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: MZL103
Course Name: World History I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: Yes
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 ÇETİN KÖRÜKÇÜOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Students will show that they have a clear understanding of the meaning of
classical civilization by the end of the course. The course is designed to make students aware of the totality of the human experience and hence attention is focused on economic, social, governmental, religious, cultural, intellectual and technological developments
Course Content: This course is a survey of world civilizations from pre-historic origins to the end
of the early middle ages. The course examines developments during pre-historic times and then the emergence of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China and their diffusion across Eurasia. The achievements of Western Classical civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Indian, Chinese and early Byzantine Empires are also considered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To provide a historical perspective about the problems of humanity in the past.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To give comprehensive and elaborated knowledge on the turning points of the history of civilization and on the revolutions that impact humanity deeply.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Good understanding and knowledge of global history in other regions of the world
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Early Civilizations -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi,
2) Sumerians -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
3) Mesopotamian Civilisations 1 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
4) Mesopotamian Civilization 2 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
5) Anatolian Civilizations 1 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
5) Anatolian Civilizations 1 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
6) Anatolinas Civilizations 2 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
7) Greek Civilization -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
8) Ancient Egypt -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
9) The Spread of Hellenistic Civilization -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
10) Romans -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
11) Medieva Europa -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
12) Medieval Europa 2 -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
13) China -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
14) İndia -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara
15) Turkish and Mongol Civilization -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
16) Europe before the Age of Discovery -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: -W. McNeill, Dünya Tarihi, İmge Y., 2002, Ankara.
-W. McNeill, Avrupa Tarihinin Oluşumu, Külliyat Y., 2008, İstanbul.
-C. Tilly, Avrupa'da Devrimler, Afa Y., 1995, İstanbul.
-C. Ponting, Dünya Tarihi, Alfa Y., 2011, İstanbul.
-J. C. Davis, İnsanın Hikayesi, İş Bankası Y., 2005, İstanbul.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 34