| Course Objectives: |
The primary aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the historical foundations of modern political thought and international relations. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse the evolution of political structures, forms of governance, ideological transformations, and the global system from Antiquity through the Middle Ages, the Early Modern Period, and up to the early 20th century. Emphasising a comparative perspective, the course examines the impact of Europe-centred developments on other regional actors, fostering students’ ability to evaluate historical events through multidimensional analysis. |
| Course Objective: |
This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical development of political structures, ideologies, and international relations from Antiquity to the early 20th century. Students will develop the ability to analyse historical events from multiple perspectives, compare political systems across different periods, and critically evaluate key concepts. By examining Europe-centred transformations and their impact on the other regional actors, the course fosters students’ competence in interpreting contemporary political issues within a historical context.
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Theoretical Knowledge Outcomes
• Analyse major historical events that shaped modern political systems and the global order with depth and critical insight.
• Evaluate key theoretical approaches and historiographical debates in the field of political history.
• Identify and interpret intersections between historical processes and international relations theories.
• Contextualise concepts such as state formation, ideological transformation, and power dynamics within relevant theoretical frameworks.
Practical Knowledge and Application Outcomes
• Interpret political transformations from the early modern period to the early 20th century using historical documents and scholarly sources.
• Compare the international implications of pivotal events such as the English Revolution, the French Revolution, the 1848 uprisings, and the Paris Commune.
• Explain processes of industrialisation, imperialism, nation-state formation, and diplomacy through historical examples.
• Develop original arguments on contemporary international issues using historical evidence and analytical reasoning.
• Conduct independent research using primary and secondary sources, and produce academically structured texts in line with scholarly standards.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Cognitive Outcomes (Knowledge & Cognitive Skills)
• Analyze historical processes that shaped modern political systems using interdisciplinary approaches.
• Critically evaluate major theoretical frameworks and historiographical debates in political history.
• Establish and interpret connections between historical events and international relations theories.
• Examine complex historical developments in relation to state formation and global power dynamics through comparative analysis.
• Develop original and coherent arguments on contemporary political issues using historical data and analytical reasoning.
Practical Outcomes (Applied Skills & Competences)
• Conduct independent historical research using primary and secondary sources.
• Produce structured academic texts such as research reports and analytical essays in accordance with scholarly writing standards.
• Apply acquired historical knowledge effectively in seminar discussions, presentations, and written assessments.
• Develop skills in visualizing, classifying, and interpreting political transformations across different historical periods.
• Cultivate historical empathy and multidimensional thinking through group work, debates, and collaborative presentations.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Competence Area: Autonomy and Responsibility
• Conducts independent research on complex historical processes and presents findings in academically structured formats.
• Plans, manages, and takes active responsibility for their own learning and historical knowledge production.
• Contributes constructively to group discussions and seminars, demonstrating academic integrity and ethical awareness.
• Interprets historical events within the context of contemporary international relations and assumes responsibility in interdisciplinary projects.
• Expresses individual contributions clearly and coherently in academic presentations, written assignments, and debates.
• Develops critical thinking and historical empathy, applying these skills with a sense of social responsibility in historical analysis.
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2) Competence Area: Learning Competence
• Integrates theoretical and historical knowledge in political history to develop advanced learning strategies within an interdisciplinary framework.
• Identifies personal learning needs, directs academic development, and actively engages in lifelong learning processes.
• Enhances critical thinking skills to contribute to the production of new knowledge in response to historical events and theoretical debates.
• Effectively searches, evaluates, and applies academic sources and scientific methods throughout the learning process.
• Follows, interprets, and incorporates emerging theoretical approaches in international relations and political history into personal academic growth.
• Applies analytical thinking, synthesis, and evaluation skills to solve complex problems encountered during the learning process.
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3) Competence Area: Communication and Social Competence
• Expresses historical and theoretical knowledge clearly, coherently, and effectively in both oral and written academic and professional contexts.
• Establishes constructive communication and shared dialogue on historical issues with individuals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in multicultural environments within the fields of international relations and political history.
• Engages in discussions, negotiations, and presentations with a strong sense of academic ethics and social responsibility.
• Evaluates historical events and theoretical approaches within their societal context, fostering social awareness.
• Actively participates in group work and seminars, enhancing collaboration, empathy, and multidimensional thinking skills.
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4) Competence Area: Field-Specific Competence
• Analyses and interprets advanced theoretical approaches in the fields of political history and international relations.
• Evaluates historical events, diplomatic processes, and ideological transformations within the context of the international system.
• Critically engages with academic literature in the field and contributes original insights through the interpretation of historical data.
• Participates effectively in interdisciplinary projects and produces expert-level knowledge in political history and international relations.
• Conducts research in accordance with academic ethics, proper source usage, and scientific methodology required by the discipline.
• Relates historical knowledge to current international developments, contributing to decision-making, analytical processes, and solution-oriented thinking.
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| Week |
Subject |
| Related Preparation |
Pekiştirme |
| 1) |
Introduction to Political History: Scope, Methods, and Historiography |
| 2) |
The Crisis of the Seventeenth Century and the English Revolution |
| 3) |
The American Prologue |
| 4) |
The Rise of the Third Estate: The French People Revolt |
| 5) |
The Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna |
| 6) |
Industrialisation and the Shifting Global Balances |
| 7) |
Europe between 1815 and 1848: Absolutism–Liberalism–Nationalism |
| 8) |
From the Revolutions of 1848-49 to the First People’s Democracy: Paris Commune |
| 9) |
The Rise of the Working Classes: Trade Unions and Socialism |
| 10) |
The Formation of Italian and German National Unity |
| 11) |
The Ottoman Empire and European Diplomacy |
| 12) |
The Origins of the Great Power War |
| 13) |
The Emergence of a Bipolar World and the Crisis of Middle Powers |
| 14) |
Review and Final Reflections
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| References: |
• Pelz, W. A. (2016). A people’s History of modern Europe
• Harman, C. (2008b). A people’s history of the world: from the Stone Age to the new Millennium. Verso Books.
• Kennedy, P. (1989). The rise and fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000. Vintage.
• Henig, R. (2003). The origins of the First World War. Routledge.
• Mearsheimer, J. J. (2010). The tragedy of great power politics.
• Bull, H. (2012). The anarchical society: A Study of Order in World Politics.
• Grant, A. J. (2015). An introduction to the study of international relations. Forgotten Books.
• Black, J. (2011). A history of diplomacy. Reaktion Books.
• Gilpin, R., & Gilpin, J. M. (1987). The political economy of international relations. Princeton University Press.
• Roberts, J. (1997). A history of Europe. Viking Adult.
• Black, J. (2000). War and the World: Military Power and the Fate of Continents, 1450-2000. Yale University Press.
• Kissinger, H. (1995). Diplomacy. Simon & Schuster.
• Wiesner-Hanks, M. E. (2013b). Early Modern Europe, 1450–1789. Cambridge University Press.
• Hobsbawm, E. J. (1992). The Age of Revolution: Europe 1789 - 1848.
• Hobsbawm, E. J. (1995). The age of capital: 1848 - 1875.
• Hobsbawm, E. J. (1987). The Age of Empire, 1875-1914. Pantheon.
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| Q & A |
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| Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management |
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| Laboratory |
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| Quantitative Problem Solving |
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| Fieldwork |
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| Group Study / Assignment |
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| Individual Assignment |
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| WEB-based Learning |
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| Internship |
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| Practice in Field |
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| Project Preparation |
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| Report Writing |
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| Seminar |
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| Supervision |
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| Social Activity |
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| Occupational Activity |
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| Occupational Trip |
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| Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.) |
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| Reading |
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| Thesis Preparation |
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| Field Study |
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| Student Club and Council Activities |
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| Other |
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| Logbook |
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| Interview and Oral Conversation |
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| Research |
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| Watching a movie |
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| Bibliography preparation |
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| Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production |
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| Taking photographs |
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| Sketching |
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| Mapping and marking |
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| Reading maps |
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| Copying textures |
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| Creating a library of materials |
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| Presentation |
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| Semester Requirements |
Number of Activities |
Level of Contribution |
| Attendance |
1 |
% 10 |
| Laboratory |
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% 0 |
| Application |
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% 0 |
| Practice Exam |
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% 0 |
| Quizzes |
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% 0 |
| Homework Assignments |
1 |
% 50 |
| Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Project |
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% 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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% 0 |
| Field Study |
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% 0 |
| Article Critical |
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% 0 |
| Article Writing |
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% 0 |
| Module Group Study |
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% 0 |
| Brainstorming |
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% 0 |
| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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% 0 |
| Out of Class Study |
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% 0 |
| Preliminary Work, Reinforcement |
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% 0 |
| Application Repetition etc. |
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% 0 |
| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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% 0 |
| Project Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Report Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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% 0 |
| Oral examination |
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% 0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
% 40 |
| Final |
1 |
% 60 |
| Practical Final |
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% 0 |
| Report Submission |
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% 0 |
| Bütünleme |
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% 0 |
| Bütünleme Pratik |
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% 0 |
| Kanaat Notu |
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% 0 |
| Committee |
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% 0 |
| Yazma Ödev Dosyası |
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% 0 |
| Portfolio |
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% 0 |
| Take-Home Exam |
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% 0 |
| Logbook
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% 0 |
| Participation |
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% 0 |
| Discussion |
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% 0 |
| total |
% 160 |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK |
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% 100 |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK |
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% 60 |
| total |
% 160 |
| Activities |
Number of Activities |
Workload |
| Course Hours |
16 |
44 |
| Laboratory |
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| Application |
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| Practice Exam |
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| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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| Field Work |
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
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| Article Critical |
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| Article Writing |
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| Module Group Study |
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| Brainstorming |
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| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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| Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) |
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| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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| Project Preparation + Presentation |
14 |
42 |
| Report Preparation + Presentation |
2 |
2 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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| Oral examination |
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| Preparing for Midterm Exams |
14 |
42 |
| MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) |
2 |
2 |
| Preparing for the General Exam |
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| GENERAL EXAM (Final) |
1 |
1 |
| Participation |
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| Discussion |
14 |
42 |
| Portfolio |
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| Take-Home Exam |
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| Logbook
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| Total Workload |
175 |
| ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) |
5 |
