Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Political History I ULUS103 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Celil BOZKURT (Güz)
Goals Teaching basic knowledge about political history of the 19th century.
Course Content Important political developments in the history, from the French Revolution to the First World War, and the interstate relations in this context, constitute the scope of the course.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the establishment and organization of modern nation-state.
2 Recognizes the basic sources of 19th century history.
3 By learning the important events like the Industrial Revolution which have impact on present, can establish the relation of these events with the existing state structure and international order.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Discipline of history
2. Week Feudalism, trade and the city, the struggle of political authority
3. Week Renaissance
4. Week Nation State
5. Week Wars of 18th century
6. Week French Revolution
7. Week REvolutions of 1830 and 1848
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Risorgimento and Reichsgründung
10. Week Industrial Revolution
11. Week Colonization
12. Week Alliance system of Bismarck
13. Week First World War
14. Week Europe after war
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and grasp their details.
2 Having the knowledge of international relations, diplomatic history, law, international law, economics, public administration, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of international relations
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of international relations and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
5 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
6 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why
7 Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international relations and translate them into teamwork activities.
8 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
9 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
10 Being able to present opinions as to current issues in international relations, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Siyasi Tarih, Oral Sander, İmge Kitabevi
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Celil BOZKURT Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Celil BOZKURT Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 40 40
Quiz 1 11 11
Final 1 60 60
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0