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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / TAR220 - HISTORY

Code: TAR220 Course Title: THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA II Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department HISTORY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer LÜTFİ GÜRKAN GÖKÇEK (gurkangokcek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) LÜTFİ GÜRKAN GÖKÇEK,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To introduce Socio-cultural structure of the Byzantine Empire

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the events and concepts of ancient Mesopotamian history. PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-5 By having national and universal values, connect national culture to international culture and civilizations, protect the national heritage.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-8 Have the ability to know himself as an individual; to use his creative and strong sides, build personal and institutional communication.
PO-10 Learn the life-long learning and quality management processes and apply them, attend social, cultural and artistic events on his field.
Examination
LO-2 It can critically explain the events of Ancient Mesopotamian history.(dişil) Bunu PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-9 Have the knowledge to determine the needs related to his area and to direct his learning.
PO-10 Learn the life-long learning and quality management processes and apply them, attend social, cultural and artistic events on his field.
PO-13 Use and follow information technologies.
Examination
LO-3 Explain the developmental characteristics of ancient Mesopotamian societies. PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-5 By having national and universal values, connect national culture to international culture and civilizations, protect the national heritage.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-8 Have the ability to know himself as an individual; to use his creative and strong sides, build personal and institutional communication.
PO-10 Learn the life-long learning and quality management processes and apply them, attend social, cultural and artistic events on his field.
PO-12 Establish oral and written communication in a foreign language on a B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
In stage Herakleios includes socio-political and cultural developments since 1453
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Isin-Larsa Era 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
2 Old Babylonian Kingdom 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
3 Old Assyrian Kingdom 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
4 Kash State 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
5 The Hurrian-Mitanni State 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
6 Middle Assyrian state 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
7 New Assyrian State 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 New Assyrian Empire 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
10 Fall of Assyria 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
11 Written and written sources 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
12 New Assyrian Architecture 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
13 New Assyrian Religion 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
14 New Assyrian pictorial art 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
15 New Babylonian State 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 L. Gürkan GÖKÇEK, Asurlular, Ankara: Bilgin kültür sanat yayınları
2 J.Oates, Babil, Ankara 2004
3 F.Kınal, Eski Mezopotamya Tarihi, Ankara 1983
4 M.Roaf, Mezopotamya ve Eski Yakın Doğu, İstanbul 1995
Required Course instruments and materials
Map

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 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 2 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 3 10 30
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 10 20
       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 2 6 12
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 8 16
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 124