HIST224 MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN HISTORY
| Course Code: | 2400224 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA SOYKUT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To give the students an introduction to the main historical issues that have contemporary relevance. In doing so, also to give the students of social sciences a firm grasp in the culture and history of Medieval Europe. Furthermore, the course aims to provide students with the ability to better contextualize Europe in the broader context of world history.
Course Content
Medieval Europe and religions, political institutional development: A survey of Europe in the middle ages with special emphasis on Christianity and its religions, political and educational institutions (Papacy, Feudalism, Universities) from the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire to the emergence of absolute royal states.
Course Learning Outcomes
Developing an understanding of what distinguishes the Middle Ages from the Classical Age. Acquiring a better understanding of Christianity and Islam and their role in world history. Becoming well-versed in the transformations experienced in Europe on the road to modernity.
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