History of Civilization (HIST221) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
History of Civilization HIST221 3 0 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Distance
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Gül Kania
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Through out this course from the treatment of the earliest culturesand civilizations to the discussion of the later ones we pursue certain key elements, such as social and political structures, science, technology, religion, cultural expressions, trade, philosophies, ideologies.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To learn different cultures, civilizations, throughout the world with their contributions
  • To learn and understand ancient beliefs, ideas and philosophies
  • To illustrate the developments and improvements of ancient cultures and civilizations
  • Analyzing and understanding the social, political structures of various civilizations
Course Content A chronological order of the rise of civilizations from Sumer until the Scientific Revolution.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definitions about culture and civilization, Anatolian chronology. Related chapters
2 The origins of humankind and ice ages, Art of communication; Early Nearthastern cultures; prehistorical periods of Anatolia. Related chapters
3 Early Historical periods, Iron Ages cultures of Anatolia Related chapters
4 The first civilizations in Mezopotamia and the River Valley Civilizations of the world. Related chapters
5 Egyptian, Phoenician, Westernization civilizations; science and technologies in Ancient Near East. Related chapters
6 The forming of Greek civilizations; Crete, Early Greece Related chapters
7 The Roman civilization Related chapters
8 The projects Related chapters
9 The Middle Ages Related chapters
10 The Byzantines; Islamic and Early Medival Woel Related chapters
11 The expansion of Europe, economy, society and politics in the High Middle Ages Related chapters
12 Religious and intellectual developments, The Later Middle Ages Related Chapters
13 The civilization of Renaissance and Reformation Related chapters
14 The Age of Enlightment, The French Revolution Related chapters
15 General Conclusion, inheritances of early civilizations Related chapters
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Tanilli, S. (2004), Uygarlık Tarihi, İstanbul / Tanilli, S. (2002), Yüzyılların Gerçeği ve Mirası, Cilt 1, İstanbul
Other Sources 2. Özçelik, N. (2002), İlkçağ Tarihi ve Uygarlığı, Ankara/ Memiş, E. (2006), Eskiçağ Medeniyetleri Tarihi, Bursa /Yavuz, H. (2008), Batı Uygarlığı Tarihine Teorik Bir Giriş, Ankara.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 70
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 30
Percentage of Final Work 70
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge about biomedical concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biomechanics, motor control, medical imaging, pharmacokinetics). X
2 Having knowledge about concepts and principles related to personality characteristics, psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting behavior and illness. X
3 Develop research methods including clinical practice, evaluate publications, gain the ability to practice research results in practice. X
4 To be able to use information resources in health services, to collect data, to report, to have knowledge and competence level of clinical organization. X
5 Having knowledge about the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, orthosis rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, urogynecologic and obstetric rehabilitation, physiotherapy in rheumatologic diseases) and their evaluation and treatment theories. X
6 To have access to scientific knowledge in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to have the knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. X
7 Having knowledge about movement sciences (biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise principles) and neurophysiology, sense-perception-motor integration, motor learning, biopsychosocial, body mechanics, ergonomics and treatment theories. X
8 To have knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people in different environmental areas (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, industry, home, school, work, sports, recreation area) X
9 To acquire the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret accumulated information that leads to one or more useful hypotheses, to develop recommendations for solving clinical problems based on research and evidence, and to be able to make a diagnosis of physiotherapy. X
10 Respect for deontological characteristics in the gathering of knowledge and having a critical scientific hold in interpreting knowledge. X
11 To be able to apply physiotherapy techniques, methods and ability to determine intervention strategies. X
12 Be able to develop the attitude of being creative, determined, patient-oriented, having teamwork understanding. X
13 To be able to acquire inter-agency relations, communication and common service development skills. X
14 Considering the indications, contraindications, risks and precautions to be taken in relation to physiotherapy interventions, gain the ability to independently plan and apply therapy in the direction of cooperation with physicians. X
15 Taking responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
16 To be able to produce knowledge and compatible for development in direction of lifelong learning and effective interdisciplinary working principle. X
17 Developing research methods involving clinical practice, evaluating publications, gaining the ability to practice research results in practice. X
18 Having the ability to learn basic principles of evidence-based practices, to identify learning objectives and resources, to access resources efficiently /quickly. X
19 Having the ability to communicate with patients or healthy individuals, their families, different social groups and other health professionals. X
20 Using information resources in health services, collecting data, reporting, managing the clinical organization. X
21 To be able to use information and communication technologies, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. X
22 To be able to be role model for colleagues and society with knowledge,skills,values and attitudes. X
23 To be able to determine the tasks, rights and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession, to be able to behave in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 3 3
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 105