Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / TAR242 - HISTORY

Code: TAR242 Course Title: METHOD AND CRITICISM IN ISLAMIC HISTORY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st 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 LÜTFİ GÜRKAN GÖKÇEK (gurkangokcek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Understanding the methodology of Islamic history

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 able to apply historical research activities 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-15 With the knowledge determine the learning needs of those working under him, execute the musts of graduate education.
Examination
LO-2 can analyze the events critically PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
Examination
LO-3 able to explain that relationship between past and present 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-9 Have the knowledge to determine the needs related to his area and to direct his learning.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Methodology of Islamic History
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The concept of Islamic History 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
2 The concept of the methodology 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
3 The basic sources of Islamic History 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
4 historical perspective 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
5 internal Criticism 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
6 External Criticism 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
7 Example Work Review(İbn İshak) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Example Work Review(İbn Hişam) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
10 Example Work Review(Taberi) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
11 Example Work Review(Belazuri) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
12 Example Work Review(Makdisi) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
13 Example Work Review(İbn Esir) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
14 Example Work Review(İbn Kesir) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
15 Example Work Review(Mevlana Şibli) 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 İrfan Aycan, M. Mahfuz Söylemez, İdeolojik Tarih Okumaları, Ankara Okulu Yayınları
2 Marc Bloch, Tarihin Savunusu Yada Tarihçilik Mesleği, Gece Yayınları
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, board, projection

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) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 9 18
       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 1 7 7
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 7 7
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90