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TRHL5033Ancient Greek and Anatolian Civilisation 3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of HISTORY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatih İNAN
Co-LecturerAssoc. Prof. Dr. Osman EMİR
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim is to examine the political, social, cultural, economic and religious characteristics of ancient Greek society, as well as the interaction between ancient Greece and the history of Anatolian civilisation.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : To gain knowledge of the history of Ancient Greece.1,5,
PO - 2 : Evaluate primary and secondary sources of Greek history.1,
PO - 3 : The ability to use the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in research and to interpret the subject from their own point of view.1,
PO - 4 : To be able to evaluate the interaction of ancient Greek and Anatolian civilisations.1,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The history of ancient Greece has undoubtedly contributed to the development of civilisation. This course will explore the place of ancient Greece in the broader historical context by examining its political, military, economic and socio-cultural history. Additionally, the course will examine city structures and architectural elements until the pre-Roman period, as well as the interactions between Anatolian and Greek civilisations.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Ancient Greek geography and sources
 Week 2Ancient Greek sources and general bibliography
 Week 3Political and administrative structure
 Week 4City and Society
 Week 5The structure of Greek city-states
 Week 6Art and architecture
 Week 7Greek religion and mythology
 Week 8Economy and trade (Colonisation period and beyond)
 Week 9Midterm exam
 Week 10Ancient Greece, Anatolian cities and Persia
 Week 11Alexander's conquest of Anatolia and the end of the Persian Empire
 Week 12Hellenistic period
 Week 13Hellenistic kingdoms in Anatolia
 Week 14Hellenistic culture in Anatolia
 Week 15Overall evaluation
 Week 16Final Examination
 
Textbook / Material
1Işık, Fahri. 2023. Uygarlık Anadolu?dan Doğdu, Akdeniz Ülkeleri Akademisi Vakfı Yayınları, Muğla.
2Kaya, Mehmet Ali. 2020. Ege ve Eski Yunan Tarihi 1 -Tarih Öncesi Çağlardan Klasik Çağa Kadar, Bilge Kültür Sanat, İstanbul.
3Kaya, Mehmet Ali. 2022. Ege ve Eski Yunan Tarihi 2 -Klasik ve Helenistik Çağlar, Bilge Kültür Sanat, İstanbul.
 
Recommended Reading
1Pomeroy, Sarah B. 2018. Antik Yunan?ın Kısa Tarihi. (Çev. O. Yarlıgaş). Alfa Yayınları. İstanbul.
2Mansel. Arif Müfit, 2006. Ege ve Yunan Tarihi. Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları. Ankara.
3Kitto, Humphrey Davy Findley. 2014. Yunanlar, (Çev. Ayşegül Yurdaçalış), Alfa Yayınları. İstanbul.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 21.11.2025 90 dk. 50
End-of-term exam 16 12.01.2026 90 dk. 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Arasınav için hazırlık 5 6 30
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 5 6 30
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 5 7 35
Total work load225