History
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRS452 | African History | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Ahmet KAVAS |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Pre-Islamic Africa. Africa in Islamic era. African - Ottoman relations. Europeans colonizing Africa. African states that gained their independence in the 20th century. Turkey-Africa relations in today.
Objectives of the Course
To teach students the history of Africa from pre-Islamic to present.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Have the ability to learn and use the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of history. | 4 |
| P3 | Research and discuss historical events and social developments and analyze linking them with different disciplines. | 3 |
| P8 | Describe, analyze and conduct comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. | 3 |
| P11 | Have general information about the history of different nations living in different parts of the world, especially in Europe. | 5 |
| P13 | Develop a positive approach to learning all life long; follow new developments in the field and in other relevant areas at the same time and update his/her knowledge. | 3 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-Islamic Africa (I) |
| 2 | Pre-Islamic Africa (II) |
| 3 | Africa in the Islamic Period (I) |
| 4 | Africa in the Islamic Period (II) |
| 5 | Africa in the Islamic Period (III) |
| 6 | Africa - Ottoman Relations (II) |
| 7 | Africa - Ottoman Relations (II) |
| 8 | The European colonization of Africa (I) |
| 9 | The European colonization of Africa (II) |
| 10 | African States of Independence in the 20th Century (I) |
| 11 | African States of Independence in the 20th Century (II) |
| 12 | Turkey-Africa Relations in Today (I) |
| 13 | Turkey-Africa Relations in Today (II) |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Afrika`nın Keşfi/Bu Büyüleyici ve Farklı Kıtanın Keşif Tarihi, Colin HYNSON, Çev. Kerem KESKİNER, Alkım Yayınevi, 2001. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||