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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Communication Design
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99900015 Conception of Civilization and Ahi-Order 2 Autumn 3 4+0+0 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Presentation, question-answer, discussion and evaluation,
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Prof. Ömer AKDAĞ
Instructor(s) Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM C-133 [email protected] 7648 Thursday
10-11.30 ve 13.00-14.30
Course Content
Brief information about Karatay Madrasa, its teaching staff, foundation charter and architectural features. The concepts of civilization and culture are the basic elements that prepare the birth of civilization. Basic sources of Turkish-Islamic civilization, founding elements of Turkish-Islamic civilization, some reflections of Turkish-Islamic civilization.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to create a consciousness that idealizes contemplating, producing, and serving humanity in all mankind updating the subjects such as the value of our nationality, the founder of a great civilization, the meticulousness of justice, the dynamism, the experience of living together with communities in different cultures and beliefs. It is to be remembered that we are a member of a deep-rooted civilization with the understanding of the ""From Madrasah To University"" by introducing the founder of the Karatay Madrasah, the great Turkish statesman, Celaleddin Karatay and the Karatay Madrasah, the inspiration source of the University.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses X
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P11 To have sufficient interdisciplinary knowledge on social and cultural issues related to communication field and programs and the ability to use this knowledge in the areas covered by the program. 3
P16 To be sensitive about the universal and social effects and legal consequences of professional studies in the field such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental problems, public interest and public service. 3
P18 Successful completion of at least two out-of-field courses in the curriculum. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Comprehension: Expresses the interdisciplinary use of social and cultural issues within the field. P.11.2 1
O2 Analysis: Analyzes the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. P.11.4 1
O3 Synthesis: Produces original designs by using interdisciplinary knowledge on social and cultural issues related to communication field and programs in the areas covered by the program. P.11.5 1
O4 Evaluates the use of interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. P.11.6 1
O5 Application: Implement their projects by considering social and universal impacts such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental issues, public interest and public service. P.16.3 1
O6 Comprehension: It refers to issues outside the field that indirectly concern the profession. P.18.2 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 1. Meaning and definitions of civilization, elements, foundations and perceptions of civilization (man, writing (language), religion, science, wisdom, art),
2 2. City and Civilization, Culture and Civilization, Civilization and Civilization, Clash and alliance of civilizations,
3 3. Islamic Civilization and Turks in Terms of Their Sources and Effects: The Source of the Imagination of Islamic Civilization (Quran, Sunnah), . The Role of Prophethood in the Beginning and Peak of Islamic Civilization, Prophet Muhammad as the Faith Leader Who Established Civilization. Adam and the Imagination of Civilization, Model/Example Human in the Imagination of Civilization. Muhammad, . Principles/Principles on which the Concept of Islamic Civilization is Based (Science, wisdom, wisdom),
4 4. Interaction of Islamic Civilization with Other Civilizations 1- Islam and its Role in the Formation of Western Civilization, Islamic Civilization and Turks, What Turks Gained with Islam and What They Gained to Islam, Sources of Turkish-Islamic Civilization, Language and Literature of Turkish-Islamic Civilization, In Turkish-Islamic Civilization Concept of State, Law and Justice in Turkish-Islamic Civilization, Basic Principles of Turkish-Islamic Civilization, Ideal of Universal Sovereignty and World Domination, Social State and human rights,
5 5. Civilization, Urbanization and Istanbul, Imagination of Civilization, The Meaning of Imagination of Civilization, Principles on which Imagination of Civilization is Based, Its Content, Basic Values ​​That Should Be Found in Imagination of Civilization,
6 6. The Role of Education in the Construction of Civilization, KARATAY MADRESSA AND CELALEDDIN KARATAY, Establishment and History of Karatay Madrasa, Architectural Features, Life and Political Career of Celaleddin Karatay, Income and Expenditures of Karatay Madrasa, Education and Training activities.
7 7. Midterm exam (Midterm),
8 8. 1 What is Ahilik? Concepts related to the subject, Fütüvvet and Ahi Order, Ahi Evren and the birth of Ahi Order, Life of Ahi Evren, his arrival in Anatolia and his activities in Kayseri,
9 9. Ahi Organization, Educator and philosopher Ahi Evren, Structure of the Ahi Organization, Ahi Order and Futuwwa, Bacılar Organization,
10 10. Ottoman Empire and Ahi Order, From Ahi Order to Guild System, From Guild to Gedik System and Chambering, Yaran Chambers, Economy, management and mediation in Ahi Order,
11 11. Vocational Training in Ahi Order, Ahi identity and model human being, THE ROLE OF AHI ZAVİYE AND FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY,
12 12. Reflections of Ahiism; Ahi Order and Sufism, Ahi Order and Bektashi Order, Mevlevi Order, AHILIK AS A CIVIL STRUCTURING MODEL Hierarchical Structure (Meratip) in Ahi Lodges, Economic structuring in Ahi Lodges, Shed donning,
13 13. Ahi Order and Today, What is Professional Ethics? What is your job? Morality, customs and traditions, basic sources of morality, business ethics in Turks, types of morality, morality in Western religions and other beliefs, moral behavior and some of its characteristics,
14 14. Business Ethics, its importance, Business Ethics in World Beliefs, morality and responsibility, Relationship between Business Ethics and the Environment, Commerce and Ethics,
Textbook or Material
Resources 1. Co-Authors, Civilization Imagination and Karatay Madrasa, Konya>: KTO Karatay University. Publications, 2018.
2. Co-Authors, Ahilik and Professional Ethics, Konya: KTO Karatay University Publications, 2016.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 7 2 14
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P11 P16 P18
O1 Comprehension: Expresses the interdisciplinary use of social and cultural issues within the field. 3 - -
O2 Analysis: Analyzes the interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. 2 - -
O3 Synthesis: Produces original designs by using interdisciplinary knowledge on social and cultural issues related to communication field and programs in the areas covered by the program. 4 - -
O4 Evaluates the use of interdisciplinary knowledge covered by the field. 4 - -
O5 Application: Implement their projects by considering social and universal impacts such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental issues, public interest and public service. - 3 -
O6 Comprehension: It refers to issues outside the field that indirectly concern the profession. - - 3