| Course Code | Semester | Course Name | T/P/L | Type of Course | Language of Course | ECTS Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODBU0005 | FALL/SPRING | WORLD HISTORY | 2/0/0 | ENGLISH | ENGLISH | 2 |
TEACHING METHOD
Face-to-face.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course "World History" aims to broaden students’ horizons and develop their knowledge and skills by exploring how the world we live in today was built, with a focus on major outlines, breaking points, and significant global events.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Be able to explain key historical concepts in world history.
2. Be able to describe major historical developments in world history.
3. Be able to analyze concepts such as colonization and imperialism.
4. Be able to analyze the role of historical concepts and processes within broader political and socio-economic structures.
5. Be able to explain the effects of developments in European and world history on the present.
Be able to draw conclusions from the roles of political leaders during crises and wars in modern world history.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
| Week | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Beginning of a New Era: The Conquest of Istanbul |
| 2 | Geographical Discoveries and the Rise of European Trade |
| 3 | Discovery of America, Colonization, Imperialism |
| 4 | Age of Enlightenment, Renaissance |
| 5 | Age of Enlightenment, Reformation |
| 6 |
Industrial Revolution |
| 7 |
Social Consequences of the Industrial Revolution (Events of 1848, Labor Movements) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | French Revolution and the Nationalism Movement |
| 10 | World War I |
| 11 | Treaties Signed After World War I and Their Effects |
| 12 | Spanish Flu, Great Depression |
| 13 | World War II |
| 14 | World War II and Its Effects |
| Final Exam | |
COURSE ASSESSMENT
| Criteria Types | Quantity | (Effects on Grading, %) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 |
** The weighting of assessment criteria may vary depending on the instructor. The assessment ratios for this course are announced at the beginning of the semester by the course instructor. Grade calculations are based on the criteria announced by the instructor for the course.
COURSE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Prof. Dr. Pınar ENNELİ GÜÇLÜER
