History
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03381023 | History of Africa | 2025 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | - |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Res. Asst. Orhun KÜSKÜ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Res. Asst. Orhun KÜSKÜ | C-230 | [email protected] | 7679 | Tuesday 14:00-15:00 |
Course Content
Geographical Features of Africa, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Punic Wars, Roman Rule, the Vandal Invasion, the Byzantine Reconquest, the Early Islamic Conquests, the Umayyads, the Abbasids, the Aghlabids, Idrisids, Rustamids, Fatimids, Almoravids, Almohads, Merinids, Abd al-Wadids, and Hafsids.
Objectives of the Course
To teach students the history of North Africa, beginning with the Phoenician period and extending through the Ottoman era.
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 |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | To have general knowledge about the history of different nations living in different parts of the world, especially in Europe. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | 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 |
| O2 | To be able to explain basic information about the history of different nations. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. | P.10.3 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. | P.10.4 | 1 |
| O5 | To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. | P.10.5 | 1 |
| O6 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the social, cultural and historical effects of the histories of different nations. | P.10.6 | 1,3 |
| ** 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 | Course Description: Characteristics of African Geography |
| 2 | Phoenician-Greek Colonization and the Founding of Carthage |
| 3 | The Punic Wars Between Carthage and Rome |
| 4 | North Africa During the Roman Period |
| 5 | North Africa During the Vandal Period (429-533) |
| 6 | North Africa During the Byzantine Era (533-698) |
| 7 | Islamic Conquests in North Africa: The Umayyads (698–750) |
| 8 | North Africa During the Abbasid Period (750–909): The Aghlabids in Tunisia (800–909), The Idrisids in Morocco (789–985), and The Rustamids in Algeria (777–909) |
| 9 | North Africa During the Fatimid Period (909-1171) |
| 10 | North Africa During the Almoravid Period (1056–1147) |
| 11 | North Africa During the Era of the Muwahhidun (1130–1269) |
| 12 | Pre-Ottoman North Africa (I): The Merinids in Morocco (1196–1465), the Abd al-Wadids in Algeria (1235–1550), and the Hafsids in Tunisia (1228–1574) |
| 13 | Pre-Ottoman North Africa (II): The Merinids in Morocco (1196–1465), the Abd al-Wadids in Algeria (1235–1550), and the Hafsids in Tunisia (1228–1574) |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| 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 | 23 | 23 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P10 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to identify the basic elements of the general history of nations in Europe and different parts of the world. | 5 |
| O2 | To be able to explain basic information about the history of different nations. | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. | 5 |
| O4 | To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to synthesize the similarities and differences between the histories of different nations and present a broad perspective. | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the social, cultural and historical effects of the histories of different nations. | 5 |