HUM 101

Course Code & Number

HUM 101

Course Title

World History I

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

First Year

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Historical evolution of humanity from the first civilizations up to the Renaissance period. Developing a particular consciousness about human history in terms of the development and transformation of civilizations, economic systems, technological inventions, cultural productions and political developments.

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to deal with the historical evolution of humanity from the first civilizations up to 1850. The course aims to develop a particular consciousness about human history in terms of the development and transformation of civilizations, economic systems, technological inventions, gender, social changes, cultural productions and political developments.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Develop a particular consciousness about human history in terms of the development and transformation of civilizations, economic systems, technological inventions, cultural productions and political developments [1, 4, 6, 8].
2. Gain a particular insight about what “human” and “humanity” is [1, 4].
3. Refer to history for thinking and even finding effective solutions to contemporary problems [2, 3, 6, 7].
4. Develop particular reasoning by making historical comparisons [6, 7, 8].
5. Develop complex argumentation skills in speech and writing [6, 8].