Information Package / Course Catalogue
Historical Methodology and Criticism
Course Code: İL440
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

Learning the methods to be followed in historical studies.

Course Content

Methods of History Science, Internal and External Criticism Methods, Interpretation and Writing of History

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain knowledge about history, history method and the subject of history.
2.Information is obtained about the sources used in historical studies and the techniques of using sources.
3.The critical approach in the field of history is learned in all its aspects.
4.Information is obtained about the interpretation and synthesis of historical data.
5.Issues that need to be taken into consideration in writing history are learned.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Humphreys, R. Stephen (1991), Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry, Princeton University Press; Revised edition
2.Demircan, Adnan (2016), History and Historian, BEYAN YAYINLARI, İstanbul
3.Söylemez, M. Mahfuz (2023), Islamic History Methods and Sources 1, ANKARA OKULU YAYINLARI, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of History/The course's connection to other courses in the field of Theology.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Subject of History
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Concept of History Method
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Method in Historical Studies
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Concept of Resource
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Main Resources
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sourcing Techniques
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Elements of Historical Criticism
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Methods of Historical Criticism
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Internal Criticism
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 11 - Theoretical
External Criticism
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Synthesis
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Interpretation
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Historiography/A general review of the subjects handled throughout the period.
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Practice Examination1%60
Midterm Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Reading22412
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
2
5
2
2
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4
2
5
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2
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4
2
5
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4
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5
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2
OÇ-5
4
2
5
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026