HIST114 READINGS IN HISTORY II
| Course Code: | 2400114 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜÇLÜ TÜLÜVELİ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course is designed to introduce students to more advanced academic articles related to various branches of history, and the use of history in other fields. Students should become familiar with the terminology and concepts of these branches, be able to analyze the authors' arguments, and be able to critique non-historians' use of history to support their arguments.
In addition, students will practice summarizing and paraphrasing some of the assigned articles, and critiquing others.
Course Content
Continuation of 2400113, concentrating on the readings and comprehension of historical records and treaties belonging to various centuries.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to follow the arguments from diverse fields that contribute to the study of history, be able to analyze an author's arguments and supporting evidence, and be able to critique the arguments made in 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