This course World History/Political history provides students with a comprehensive study of major events and themes in world history. This course is a survey of world history starting from 17th century (Westphalia) to the beginning of the 19th century. This course covers the important developments, pathbreaking events from the West to the East. By doing so, the course aims to develop students’ historical thinking skills and acknowledgment about the roots of the international system.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nur Sinem Kourou
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday 09:00-12:00 L-02
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 13:00-14:00 B 604
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Essential Book: Judith Coffin, Robert Stacey, Joshua Cole, Carol Symes. 2011. Western Civilizations Their History & Their Culture, W.W. Norton & Compony Press.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Introduction
2. Week
Before the Westphalia
Lecture and Discussion
3. Week
After the Westphalia
Lecture and Discussion
4. Week
War over War: Making the States
Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
Scientific and Philosophical Developments
Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
Geographical Developments and Age of Imperialism
Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Wrap up for Midterm
Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Midterm
Midterm
9. Week
Midterm
Midterm
10. Week
A New Era in Production: Industrial Revolution
Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
A New Ere in Politics: French Revolution
Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
After Revolution: France, Europe, the World
Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
When will Europe Find Peace
Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
Revision
Lecture and Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Define world political history to enable student analyze international affairs
LO-2
To interpret the legacy of old regimes and their effects on inter-state system.
LO-3
To analyse influences of the French Revolution and Industrial Revolution on international politics.
LO-4
To Debate impact or French and Industrial revolutions on imperialism
