HIST218 BYZANTINE HISTORY II
| Course Code: | 2400218 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Res.Assist. FATİH ÖZDEMİR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the course of events in Byzantine history from the 12th century to the end of the empire in the 15th century, the reasons for these events and continuing legacy of the Byzantine empire in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Muslim world.
Course Content
The course, Byzantine History II is the continuation of the course HIST 217 Byzantine History I, and covers the period between 324 and 1453. While HIST 217 tells the history of the establishment of the Byzantine Empire, this course is designed to examine, in detail, the Byzantine Empire from the 4th century until its collapse. The course will deal with the political history of the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman-Byzantine relations.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have an understanding of the important events, personalities and developments in the Byzantine Empire between the 12th and 15th centuries. In addition, they should understand how the legacy of Byzantium differs in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Muslim world.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | are able to present research results both in oral and written form. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | are able to work individually or as part of a team. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | are equipped with academic ethics. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution