Basic Information

Course Code:

POLS 154

Course Name:

Modern World History

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

6.00

Instructor:

Dr. Ali AÇIKGÖZ

Course Objectives

The educational objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of key historical events, themes, and processes that have shaped the modern world. The course aims to develop students' analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to evaluate historical evidence and diverse perspectives.

Course Content

This course explores the major historical developments from ancient civilizations to the modern era. It covers themes such as the rise and fall of civilizations, the impact of empires and religions, the age of exploration, industrialization, globalization, and the challenges of contemporary times. Through the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, students will enhance their understanding of historical processes and develop their analytical and writing skills.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

course material in the syllabus is mandatory

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Understand key historical events and themes that have shaped modern societies.
LO2	Analyze historical processes and evaluate evidence critically.
LO3	Recognize the interconnectedness of global developments throughout history.
LO4	Develop analytical and writing skills through the examination of primary and secondary sources.
LO5	Gain a multidisciplinary perspective on world history and its implications for the present.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Course Introduction
2	Rise of Early Civilizations
3	The Ancient World
4	Religions and Philosophies
5	Medieval Societies
6	Trade and Exchange
7	Empires and Conquests
8	Midterm week
9	The European Renaissance and Global Connections
10	Colonization
11	Revolutions in Thought and Governance
12	Industrialization and Social Change
13	Imperialism and Its Global Impact
14	World Wars and Global Transformations
15	Decolonization and the Cold War

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	15	3.00	45.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	15	3.00	45.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	20.00	20.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	20.00	20.00
Quiz Preparation	3	4.00	12.00
Other	15	3.00	45.00
Total Workload (Hours)			187
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			6

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Quiz	%5
2	Midterm Exam	%35
3	Quiz	%5
4	Quiz	%5
5	Final Exam	%50
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Violations of scholastic honesty include, but are not limited to cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating information or citations, facilitating acts of dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students. Any form of scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation and will result in a disciplinary action.