HIST241 ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS IN ANTIQUITY I
| Course Code: | 2400241 |
| 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: | Assist.Prof.Dr JAN KRZYSZTOF BERTRAM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To provide a comprehensive overview of Anatolian civilizations from prehistoric times to the Hellenistic Period.
- To examine the social, political, and economic structures of early Anatolian societies.
- To analyze the cultural and technological advancements that shaped ancient Anatolia.
- To explore the interactions between Anatolian civilizations and neighboring regions.
- To develop students' ability to critically assess archaeological and historical sources related to ancient Anatolia.
Course Content
All the civilizations in Anatolia from the Paleolithic Age up to the Hellenistic Period will be covered in this course. The course will provide information about the socio-political and cultural developments of the ancient settlements of Anatolia covering the period from the appearance of human race to the conquest of Anatolia by Alexander the Great.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe the major civilizations of ancient Anatolia and their contributions to history.
- Analyze the socio-political and cultural dynamics of different periods in Anatolian antiquity.
- Assess the significance of archaeological discoveries in understanding Anatolian history.
- Compare and contrast the influences of various civilizations on the development of Anatolia.
- Evaluate the long-term impacts of Anatolian civilizations on broader historical and cultural contexts.
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