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TRHZ6511European History (1756-1918)3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of HISTORY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Mehmet Alaaddin YALÇINKAYA
Co-LecturerAssoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet KARAÇAVUŞ
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The main purpose of this lesson is to examine the sturucture and the progress of Modern Europe starting with the Seven Years War, Napoleonic Era, Colonial policies of European countires and unfications of Italy and Germany, political, economical and social movements in Europe at the period of 19th centrury and early 20th century.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : summarize the political, cultural and economical events occurred in Europan history.2,3,5,131,3,
PO - 2 : describe events occurred in Europan history in terms of world history. 2,3,8,111,3
PO - 3 : to be able to use the theoretical knowledge they received in the course in their research and to make their own comments on the subject.1,4,6,71,3
PO - 4 : present before an audience the results and outcome of this lesson.1,2,75
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
European history starting with the Seven Years War, Napoleonic Era, Colonial policies of European countires and unfications of Italy and Germany, political, economical and social movements in Europe at the period of 19th centrury and early 20th century.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1General outline of European history in the first half of the Eighteenth century
 Week 2Franco-British rivalry in the Eighteenth century and Colonial conflicts
 Week 3The rise of Prussia as great power in Europe and German Dualizm
 Week 4The Rise of Russia as a great power in Europe
 Week 5French Revolution and its effects
 Week 6Napoleon Bonaparte and French supremacy in Europe
 Week 7The Congress of Vienna (1815) and New European system
 Week 8European revolutions of 1830-1848
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10The second Empire in France
 Week 11The Crimean War and The Congress of Paris (1856)
 Week 12The Unification of Italy, 1859-1870
 Week 13The unification of Germany, 1862-1870
 Week 14Social and political liberties of Europe in the Nineteenth century
 Week 15The First World war and Europe
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Hayes, C.J.H., 1920; A Political and Social History of Modern Europe, vol. I: New York
2Hassal, A., 1908; The Balance of Power, 1715-1789, London
 
Recommended Reading
1Hill, D.J., 1967; A History of Diplomacy in the International Development of Europe, vol. III, New York
2Anderson, M.S., 1966; The Eastern Question 1774-1923, London
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 18/04/2024 2 30
Quiz 15 25/05/2024 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 10/06/2024 2 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 10 14 140
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 10 1 10
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 15 1 15
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 1 7 7
Diğer 2 2 3 6
Total work load225