HIST113 READINGS IN HISTORY I
| Course Code: | 2400113 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr RİCHARD DİETRİCH |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course is designed to introduce students to academic articles related to various branches of history such as economic history, establishing chronologies, the impact of climate change on historical events, long distance trade, etc. Students should become familiar with the terminology and concepts of these branches, and be able to analyze the authors' arguments.
In addition, students will practice summarizing and paraphrasing some of the assigned articles.
Course Content
An introductory course for freshmen students aiming to acquaint them with historical, geographical, and philosophical concepts and terminologies frequently used in books of history, by selections from various texts. This course is designed to guide history students towards their areas of specialization in the coming years.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should have a basic understanding of the diverse fields that contribute to the study of history, be able to analyze an author's arguments and supporting evidence, and be able to summarize or paraphrase the article.
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