HIST366 HISTORY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
| Course Code: | 2400366 |
| 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. RECEP BOZTEMUR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to explore the history of the First World War with a focus on European social, economic, and political developments and their implications for the Ottoman Empire. It examines the crystallization of partition plans, the motives behind European strategies, and the war’s broader global impact. Through the analysis of secondary sources, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how European powers shaped the war and its aftermath, particularly concerning the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire.
Course Content
European social, economic and political developments and their stand towards the Ottoman Empire, crystallization of the ideas and planning for the partition of the Ottoman Empire, the First World War, the motives and reasons behind the partition of the Ottoman Empire from the European perspective.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the key social, economic, and political developments in Europe leading up to the First World War.
Analyze European perspectives and policies toward the Ottoman Empire before and during the war.
Evaluate the motives and strategies behind European plans for the partition of the Ottoman Empire.
Assess the impact of the war on the Ottoman Empire and its role in the broader geopolitical transformations of the early 20th century.
IDevelop historical arguments about the war’s significance and its long-term effects on the Middle East and Europe.
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