Information Package / Course Catalogue
History Readings in English II
Course Code: TAR472
Course Type: Area 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

To introduce historical periods and the historical sources peculiar to these periods, to improve text reading and analyzing abilities, to gave basic skills in historiography.

Course Content

Reading and evaluating more advanced and complex primary sources, analysis of modern academic publications in the field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Ömer GÜNGÖRMÜŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.to be able to define historical periods and their sources
2.to be able to understand and analysis primary historical texts
3.to be able to explain chronology and context in historical narrative
4.to be able to explain historical terminology and concepts in the texts
5.to be able to evaluate the significant debates, problems and controversies in a particular field of historical study
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mensch, Pamela, trans. and James Romm, ed. Herodotus. Histories. Indianopolis, Indiana: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2014.
2.Noble, Thomas F.X. Einhard’s The Life of Charles, from Charlemagne and Louis the Pious. The Livds by Einhard, Notker, Ermoldus, Thegan, and the Astronomer. University Park, Penn.: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2000, 1-16.
3.Reuter, Timothy, trans. The Annals of Fulda. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 1992.
4.Dawes, Elizabeth A.S., tr. Anna Komnene. The Alexiad. Cambridge, Ontario: in paranthese Publications, 2000.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 3 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 10 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reading and comprehension exercises
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026