HIST102 CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION OF GREECE & ROME II
| Course Code: | 2400102 |
| 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: | Lecturer GÜL ERSİN DURNA |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The class is intended to provide a broad overview of Rome's history from its founding in the 8th century BCE to the end of Late Antiquity in the 7th century CE. It aims at showing the influence of the cultures surrounding Rome in its formative centuries, the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire, the development of Greco-Roman culture, the impact of Christianity and the collapse of the West and survival of the East. In addition, it looks at the legacy of Roman culture.
Course Content
Continuation of 2400101 which will focus on the ancient Roman history in a general framework.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have an understanding of the general development of the Roman state, the synthesis of Greek and Roman cultures, and Rome's continuing legacy.
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