Europe Since The Age of Revolutions
International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Since The Age of Revolutions | ULI104 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Buket ÖNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyze political developments in Europe since 1789
2) Analyze socio-economic background of political developments in Europe since 1789
3) Evaluate the effects of the World Wars, the Cold War and the European Union on Europe
4) Comment foundation of European Union and development process
5) Evaluate current situation of European countries and comment on their future position
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
History of Civilizations,European History,Political History
Course Contents
This course covers the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution, Europe in the Napoleonic Era, the concept of Europe, 1830 and 1848 Revolutions, Europe and Imperialism, the First and Second World Wars, political, economic and social developments in Europe from 1945 to the end of the Cold War, the development of the idea of a united Europe from the European Coal and Steel Community to the European Union.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) "What is History?": Perspectives in Europe
3) The major causes and consequences of the French Revolution
4) The major causes and consequences of the French Revolution
5) The Napoleon Era and Its Influences
6) The Era of the Concert of Europe (1815-48)
7) Industrialization and the Revolutions of 1830 and 1848
8) The Unifications of Italy and Germany
9) Nationalism and Imperialism in Europe
10) The First World War: The Causes and Consequences
11) The First World War: The Causes and Consequences
12) The Era Between the Two World Wars and Fascism in Europe
13) The Second World War: The Causes and Consequences
14) The Second World War: The Causes and Consequences
15) The Political Institutions in Europe and the Establishment of the European Union
16) Conclusion
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required