Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 5 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | HISTORY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SUZAN AKKUŞ MUTLU (suzan.akkus@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To explain prehistoric and historic periods of Mesopotamia | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | able to explain the Antique Mesopotamian History. |
PO-1 able to conceptualize historical events and phenomenons with scientific methods and techniques by expert appraisal. PO-2 able to use use of interdisciplinary approaches during this study PO-3 able to define the information acquired at the level of expertise, evaluate critically and analyze the information obtained. PO-4 able to access to historical datas, interpret these datas and assess the reliability and validity of these datas. PO-13 able to continue PhD programme by the means of acquired skills from this programme. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | able to evaluate the contribution of the Sumerian Civilization to the World |
PO-1 able to conceptualize historical events and phenomenons with scientific methods and techniques by expert appraisal. PO-2 able to use use of interdisciplinary approaches during this study PO-3 able to define the information acquired at the level of expertise, evaluate critically and analyze the information obtained. PO-4 able to access to historical datas, interpret these datas and assess the reliability and validity of these datas. PO-13 able to continue PhD programme by the means of acquired skills from this programme. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | able to analysze of the political, economic and the social history of the antique Mesopotamian Civilizations (İsin, Laraa, Babylonian,Assyrian ). |
PO-1 able to conceptualize historical events and phenomenons with scientific methods and techniques by expert appraisal. PO-2 able to use use of interdisciplinary approaches during this study PO-3 able to define the information acquired at the level of expertise, evaluate critically and analyze the information obtained. PO-4 able to access to historical datas, interpret these datas and assess the reliability and validity of these datas. PO-13 able to continue PhD programme by the means of acquired skills from this programme. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| To explain political, social and cultural developments in Mesopotamia | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Geography of Mesopotamia | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 2 | Reading of Mesopotamia writings | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 3 | Sources and chronology | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 4 | Mesopotamia in prehistoric ages | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 5 | Later history of Mesopotamia | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 6 | Political history of Mesopotamia in 3000 B.C. | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 7 | Statecraft and culture in Mesopotamia in 3000 B.C. | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Sumerian culture and civilization | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 10 | Isin and Laraa Kingdoms | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 11 | Ancient Asur State and commerce in Anatolia | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 12 | Ancient Babil State | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 13 | Kaa State – Sea Country Dynasty | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 14 | Asur State – New Babil Dynasty | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 15 | general assessment | Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Harrıet Crawford, Sümer ve Sümerler, Arkadaş Yayınları, Ankara. | |
| 2 | Joan Oates, Babil, Arkadaş Yayınları, Ankara. | |
| 3 | Samuel Noah Kramer, Tarih Sumerde Başlar, Kabalcı Yayınları | |
| 4 | Mesopotamia: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Mesopotamian History and Civilizations, Including the Sumerians and Sumerian Mythology, Gilgamesh, Ur, Assyrians, Babylon, Hammurabi and the Persian Empire | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Computer | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 5 | 14 | 70 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 12 | 48 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 182 | ||