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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03310003 Methodology of History 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 6 6
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 Ders kaynak kitap ve makalelerden yararlanılarak interaktif bir şekilde gerçekleştirilmekte. öğrenci odaklı bir eğitim metodolojisi benimsenmektedir.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Ön koşul yoktur
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Şerife ÖZKAN NESİMİOĞLU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Şerife ÖZKAN NESİMİOĞLU C-206 [email protected] 7582
Course Content
The purpose and benefits of History, the classification and compilation of historical sources, the introduction to scientific work, the preparation of works and the methods of obtaining works. Sample scientific studies.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the methodological, ideological and conceptual frameworks that influence contemporary historiography and to examine the processes and turning points of historiography.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
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 To have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of history and to be able to use, analyze and apply this knowledge in the fields of education, research and community service. 3
P3 To be able to research, discuss and analyze historical events and social developments by making connections with different disciplines. 5
P6 To have critical thinking, interpretation and evaluation skills with the knowledge of historical methodology and to be able to carry out studies related to the field individually or as a team. 5
P7 To be able to define, analyze and produce comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 5
P8 To be able to use modern information technologies and communication tools required by the field of history effectively and to be able to express himself/herself orally and in writing in Turkish. 4
P16 To be able to gain awareness about the universal and social effects and legal consequences of research on historical events. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. P.1.1 1
O2 To be able to express their knowledge in the field of history in the fields of education, research and community service. P.1.2 1
O3 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. P.1.3 1
O4 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. P.1.4 1
O5 To be able to recognize Ottoman archive documents and types. P.2.1 1
O6 To be able to read historical texts and explain their content. P.2.2 1
O7 To be able to criticize the contribution of archival sources to scientific studies. P.2.6 1
O8 To be able to combine knowledge from different disciplines and develop new perspectives. P.3.5 1
O9 To be able to establish a connection between historical periods and nations or cultures in different time periods. P.5.4 1
O10 To be able to analyze and show the characteristics of historical periods and time-dependent change processes. P.5.5 1
O11 To be able to criticize the social, cultural and historical effects of historical periods and sources. P.5.6 1
O12 To have basic knowledge about historical methodology and working principles. P.6.1 1
O13 To be able to develop critical thinking and interpretation skills and to be able to express historical issues in this context. P.6.2 1
O14 To be able to carry out history studies individually or in a team in harmony. P.6.3 1
O15 To be able to reveal the relationships between the knowledge of historical methodology and research. P.6.4 1
O16 To be able to bring innovation to historical studies by bringing together different sources independently or as a team. P.6.5 1
O17 To be able to evaluate the quality of researches with the knowledge of historical methodology and to improve the studies by summarizing the results. P.6.6 1
O18 To be able to criticize the methods and shortcomings of social, political, cultural and economic studies on history. P.7.6 1
O19 To be able to comprehend the necessity of information technologies and communication tools related to the field. P.8.2 1
O20 To be able to create and present effective communication strategies by combining different communication tools. P.8.5 1
O21 To be able to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish and to develop communication skills. P.8.6 1
O22 To be able to identify the basic elements of the general history of nations in Europe and different parts of the world. P.10.1 1
O23 To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. P.10.5 1
O24 To be able to interpret and evaluate the social, cultural and historical effects of the histories of different nations. P.10.6 1
O25 To be able to apply new knowledge to studies by collaborating with different disciplines. P.12.3 1
O26 To be able to analyze Turkey's position in world history. P.15.4 1
O27 To be able to observe the principles of scientificity and originality in studies. P.16.3 1
O28 To be able to synthesize the universal effects and legal consequences of the researches by bringing together information obtained from different sources. P.16.5 1
O29 To be able to evaluate academic production violations such as conflict of interest and plagiarism in the field. P.16.6 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 Meaning, Content and Benefits of History
2 Histroy Conceptions
3 Sciences Used by History
4 Professional Ethics and Responsibility Awareness (I)
5 Professional Ethics and Responsibility Awareness (II)
6 Sources of History, Classification of Resources, Criticism of Resources, External Criticism, Internal Criticism
7 Preparatory Process of the Work, Detection of the Problem, Drawing Boundaries, Detection and Collection of Bibliography
8 Detection and Collection of Archive Material, Identification of Material and Oral Material
9 Indite to Work, Classification of Notes
10 Writing (I) (First Pen)
11 Writing (II) (Footnote Taking Shapes)
12 Publication (I) Editing, Correction
13 Publication (II) Index, Table of Contents and Graphics and Design of the Cover
14 Preparing Articles and Papers
Textbook or Material
Resources Tarihte Usul, Zeki Velidi TOGAN, Enderun Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Methodology for History, Ed.Ahmet Şimşek
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 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 6 84
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 22 22
Other 6 2 12
Total Work Load: 180
Total Work Load / 30 6
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P5 P6 P7 P8 P10 P12 P15 P16
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. 5 - - - - - - - - - -
O2 To be able to express their knowledge in the field of history in the fields of education, research and community service. - - - - - - - - - - -
O3 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. 5 - - - - - - - - - -
O4 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. 5 - - - - - - - - - -
O5 To be able to recognize Ottoman archive documents and types. - - - - - - - - - - -
O6 To be able to read historical texts and explain their content. - - - - - - - - - - -
O7 To be able to criticize the contribution of archival sources to scientific studies. - - - - - - - - - - -
O8 To be able to combine knowledge from different disciplines and develop new perspectives. - - - - - - - - - - -
O9 To be able to establish a connection between historical periods and nations or cultures in different time periods. - - - - - - - - - - -
O10 To be able to analyze and show the characteristics of historical periods and time-dependent change processes. - - - 2 - - - - - - -
O11 To be able to criticize the social, cultural and historical effects of historical periods and sources. - - - - - - - - - - -
O12 To have basic knowledge about historical methodology and working principles. - - - - - - - - - - -
O13 To be able to develop critical thinking and interpretation skills and to be able to express historical issues in this context. - - - - - - - - - - -
O14 To be able to carry out history studies individually or in a team in harmony. - - - - - - - - - - -
O15 To be able to reveal the relationships between the knowledge of historical methodology and research. - - - - - - - - - - -
O16 To be able to bring innovation to historical studies by bringing together different sources independently or as a team. - - - - - - - - - - -
O17 To be able to evaluate the quality of researches with the knowledge of historical methodology and to improve the studies by summarizing the results. - - - - - - - - - - -
O18 To be able to criticize the methods and shortcomings of social, political, cultural and economic studies on history. - - - - - - - - - - -
O19 To be able to comprehend the necessity of information technologies and communication tools related to the field. - - - - - - 4 - - - -
O20 To be able to create and present effective communication strategies by combining different communication tools. - - - - - - - - - - -
O21 To be able to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish and to develop communication skills. - - - - - - - - - - -
O22 To be able to identify the basic elements of the general history of nations in Europe and different parts of the world. - - - - - - - - - - -
O23 To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. - - - - - - - - - - -
O24 To be able to interpret and evaluate the social, cultural and historical effects of the histories of different nations. - - - - - - - - - - -
O25 To be able to apply new knowledge to studies by collaborating with different disciplines. - - - - - - - - 4 - -
O26 To be able to analyze Turkey's position in world history. - - - - - - - - - 4 -
O27 To be able to observe the principles of scientificity and originality in studies. - - - - - - - - - - -
O28 To be able to synthesize the universal effects and legal consequences of the researches by bringing together information obtained from different sources. - - - - - - - - - - -
O29 To be able to evaluate academic production violations such as conflict of interest and plagiarism in the field. - - - - - - - - - - -