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Course Goals |
This course Diplomatic history since 1648 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 end 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) |
Lecturer Dr. Nur Çetiner |
Course Assistant(s) |
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Schedule |
Thursday 10:00-13:00 |
Office Hour(s) |
Tuesdays 13:00-14:00 or by appointment |
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. (Chapters 24-29 |
Other Sources |
-Suggested Book: Oral Sander. 2001. Siyasi Tarih, 1918-1994, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
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Course Schedules |
Week |
Contents |
Learning Methods |
1. Week |
Introduction |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
2. Week |
Before the Westphalia |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
3. Week |
After the Westphalia |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
4. Week |
French Revolution |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
5. Week |
Scientific and Philosophical Developments |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
6. Week |
Geographical Developments |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
7. Week |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
8. Week |
Midterm Exam |
Midterm Exam |
9. Week |
The New World and European Expansionism |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
10. Week |
Industrial Revolution |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
11. Week |
Industrial Revolution and its effect on the World |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
12. Week |
European Colonialism in 19th century |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
13. Week |
The World goes through the WWI |
Presentation and verbal lecture |
14. Week |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
15. Week |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
16. Week |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
17. Week |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |