Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of Civilization
Course Code: TAR255
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Past and present the concept of civilization, the rise and gain knowledge about the various civilizations.

Course Content

The birth of the concept of civilization, examination of various civilizations from past to present

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the birth of the culture.
2.Defines the concept of civilization
3.Compare the different origins of civilization in world history.
4. Recent analyzes the exploration and colonization in the history of civilization.
5.Science , seeking comments on art and philosophy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.McNeil, William H (2005). Dünya Tarihi. İmge Kitabevi. Ankara.
2.Childe, Gordon. (1995). Tarihte Neler Oldu. Alan Yayıncılık. İstanbul
3.Tanilli, Server, Uygarlık Tarihi,
4.Blunt, A. W. F. (1979). Batı Uygarlığı’nın Temelleri, (çev. Müzehher Erim), İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları, İstanbul.
5.Yıldırım, R. (2004). Uygarlık Tarihine Giriş, Asil Yayın, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Civilization?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Civilization around Anatolia and in Anatolia
Week 3 - Theoretical
General characteristic of Civilization around Anatolia
Week 4 - Theoretical
Christian and Skolastic philosophy in Europa
Week 5 - Theoretical
Culture and civilization at Feodality period
Week 6 - Theoretical
Culture and civilization at Feodality period
Week 7 - Theoretical
Islam philosophy
Week 8 - Theoretical
Technique changes and discovery at New Age
Week 9 - Theoretical
Technique changes and discovery at New Age
Week 10 - Theoretical
Colonialist Activities
Week 11 - Theoretical
Renaissance and reform
Week 12 - Theoretical
To nation government from Empaire
Week 13 - Theoretical
French Revolution
Week 14 - Theoretical
Industry Revolution
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment110212
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026