HIST321 EARLY MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
| Course Code: | 2400321 |
| 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 Early Modern Europe. Furthermore, the course aims to provide students with the ability to better contextualize Europe in the broader context of world history.
Course Content
A survey of Europe from the end of feudality in the XIVth century to the origins of the French Revolution of 1789, studying the changing patterns in social structure, institutions, politics, economics and international relations.
Course Learning Outcomes
Developing an understanding of what distinguishes the Early Modern Period from the Middle Ages. Acquiring a better understanding of the Renaissance and its 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