General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU-VIII-318
Course Title:	Introduction To British History and Culture
Course Semester:	7. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 3
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Zübeyir SAVAŞ
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To understand the critical periods in the history of Britain from Anglo-Saxon period to the present with a focus on major political, social, cultural, religious and artistic developments.
Course Objective:	Acquire intercultural competence through extending systematic knowledge and understanding of Britain’s cultural heritage since the early middle-age.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) understand the major political, social, and intellectual developments in British history, from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary times.

2) critically examine and interpret key cultural trends, movements, and symbols within their specific historical and social contexts

3) recognise how British culture has been shaped by and has, in turn, influenced other global cultures, particularly within the context of the British Empire and its post-colonial legacy

4) examine how concepts of national, racial, and ethnic identity have been historically constructed and have evolved in Britain, particularly in relation to the British Empire and patterns of immigration

5) understand the historical significance of social class in Britain and analyse its pervasive influence on cultural practices, language, education, and social mobility.

6) identify and critically analyse the contributions and experiences of diverse and often-marginalised groups—including women, people of color, and immigrant communities—in shaping British culture

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

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.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	- going over the syllabus - definition of culture and studying culture - the relationship between history and culture - a brief history of Roman Britain and the Anglo-Saxon Period - An Analysis of an Anglo-Saxon Epic -Beowulf
2)	Cultural and political aspects of Middle-Ages
3)	economic, social, and religious institutions of the middle ages
4)	cultural analysis of common literature of Middle Ages
5)	Enlightenment, reformation, Renaissance and Elizabethan Era: A very Brief Introduction
6)	Restoration Period and Humanism
7)	- colonialism - 17th century, journalism - 18th century, the birth of Novel, invention of stream power
8)	Victorian Age - technologic advancements The Great British Empire
9)	the beginning of the 20th century two great world wars decolonisation beginning of the cold war
10)	1970s, 1980s and Thatcherite Britain Neoliberalism and 1990s
11)	Neo-Victorian Values Conservatism and the Family Institution the second and the third-wave of feminisms
12)	Men's Rights movement and the rise of racism
13)	pop-culture, fashion, metrosexuality, new media and the new man
14)	journalism, media, television, cinema, internet and cyberculture until Brexit
References: Christopher, David. British Culture: An Introduction. London: Routledge, 2015. Greenblatt, Stephen. "Culture," Critical Terms for Literary Study, ed. Frank Lentricchia and Thomas McLaughlin, 2nd ed. (U of Chicago P, 1995) 225-232. Oakland, John. British Civilization: An Introduction. London: Routledge, 2019. Paxman, J. 1999. The English: A Portrait of a People. London: Penguin Books, 1999. Tönnies, M. & Viol, C. "Introduction to the study of British culture" English and American Studies in German, 2010, 99-101.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) 1. Has a command of the basic concepts, theories, history, and current developments in psychology.
2) 2. Has knowledge of the subfields of psychology and the principles of work in these fields.
3) 3. Is aware of the importance of interdisciplinary work. Compares fields of science other than psychology with psychology and sees their potential contribution to psychology.	1	2	1	1	1	1
4) 4. Understands the basic characteristics of research and research ethics principles in the field of psychology. Plans and conducts research within an ethical framework.
5) 5. Recognizes basic research methods in psychology, designs research, collects data, analyzes it, and reports on it.
6) 6. Effectively uses information technologies in the areas of measurement, data collection, analysis, information retrieval, expression, and presentation in the field of psychology.
7) 7. Conducts source searches in the field of psychology or interdisciplinary work, and uses databases and other information sources.	1	1	1	1	1	1
8) 8. Possesses critical thinking skills and adopts a scientific approach.	3	3	3	3	3	3
9) 9. Is proficient in the terminology of psychology in both Turkish and English, and can access information in both languages.	1	1	1	1	1	1
10) 10. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of psychology and its subfields.
11) 11. Adheres to professional ethical rules in the applied fields of psychology.
12) 12. Works efficiently alone or with others. Communicates effectively and has developed presentation skills.
13) 13. Possesses social awareness and a sense of individual responsibility. Applies their knowledge of the field at the individual, social, and global levels.		1	1	1	1	1

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	14	28
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	14
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	7
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	14	14
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		93
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3