COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DIPLOMATIC HISTORY I

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALI ŞEVKET OVALI

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce learners to the major events and themes in modern European history from the Late Medieval until the mid-19th century. The Renaissance, the Reformations, overseas expansion, the wars of religion, state making in the 17th century, the age of absolutism, scientific revolution, the Enlightenment, French Revolution, 19th century revolutions, and the Industrial Revolution are amongst the main issues that are to be dealt in this course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Become familiar with major political, economic and social actors and events in European history between 1300 and 1850 to demonstrate understanding of the foundations of nation-states and the international system.
2   Explain the results and effects of religious, cultural and intellectual transformations in early modern and modern Europe in order to interpret the cultural map of Europe.
3   Identify the interrelation of political, socio-economic and cultural factors in history in order to analyze the past and the present in a holistic way.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Late Middle Ages & The Emergence of Modern Europe Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 214-232.
2 The Rise of National Monarchies & Holy Roman Empire & The Renaissance Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 233-252.
3 The Protestant Reformation Required Readings: - Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 184-205. - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 253-271. Recommended Reading:
4 The Catholic Reformation & The Wars of Religion Required Readings: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 272-290. - Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 205-220.
5 The Revival of Capitalism & The Expansion of Europe Required Reading: -Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 225-237.
6 Constitutionalism / Royal Absolutism Required Readings: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 298-308. -Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 220-223.
7 The Scientific Revolution & The Enlightenment Required Readings: - Heather M. Campbell, A History of Western Civilization, pp. 188-233. - Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 238-265. Recommended Reading:
8 Peace, War and the Enlightened Despotism (1715-1789) Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 349-369.
9 The French Revolution Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 392-410.
10 Napoleon, France & Europe Required Readings: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 410-413. - Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, pp. 283-293.
11 Foundations of the 19th Century: Politics & Social Change Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 458-480.
12 The Revolutions of 1848 & National Unification of Italy & Germany Required Reading: - Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, pp. 481-503.

Recomended or Required Reading

Required Reading List:
Marvin Perry, Western Civilization A Brief History, Volume II: From the 1400s, Seventh Edition, Cengage Learning, Wadsworth Publishing, 2011.
Stephen Hause and William Maltby, Western Civilization A History of European Society, Second Edition, Wadsworth Publishing, 2004.
Heather M. Campbell, A History of Western Civilization The Emergence of Modern Europe: c. 1500 to 1788, Rosen Educational Services, 2011.

Recommended Reading List:
Merry E. Wiesner Hanks, Erken Modern Dönemde Avrupa 1450-1789, Çev. Hamit Çalışkan, Iş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, 2016, Istanbul.
John Merriman, Rönesans tan Bugüne Modern Avrupa Tarihi, Çev. Şükrü Alpagut, Say Yayınları, 2018, Istanbul.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Weekly readings
3. Visual material (Documentaries)

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Midterm (40%)
Final (60%)

Assessment Criteria

The learner will:
1. Clearly describe and explain major actors, events, trends and periods taught in class.
2. Locate individual events in the greater historical picture of the formation and evolution of European state system between 1300 and 1850.
3. Distinguish and interrelate various factors (economic, political, cultural, religious etc.) in the making of history.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Learners are expected to read the assigned material prior to class.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevket.ovali@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 123

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35

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