TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	1
SEMESTER	First Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	3
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Professor Adnan Tepecik
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gains awareness about the history of civilization. 2) Understand how cultural systems shape material culture production. 3) Ability to establish the connection between art and design. 4)
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION	This course focuses on the production of thought, art and material culture in the history of world civilization. Different forms of discussions around the Mediterranean area from the Prehistoric times to the present will be analyzed. The aim is to raise awareness through readings and work studies related to the material culture productions and works of art in the history of world civilization and the innovations that Anatolia has brought during the history of civilization.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction, overview. What is culture and its elements? 2nd Week Civilization and design. 3rd Week Prehistoric cultures and cave art. 4th Week Art in Neolithic and Chalcolithic Periods; trading, faith, economy, politics. 5th Week Art and design in Sumerians; historical background, architecture, sculpture, other objects. 6th Week Art and design in Sumerian civilization; historical background, architecture, sculpture, other objects. 7th Week Art and Design in Egyptian Civilization; historical background, religion and politics, architecture, sculpture and belief of the beyond world. 8th Week Midterm. 9th Week Art and Design in Mediterranean Civilizations; Design in Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations. 10th Week The effects indegenous people of Anatolia on art, design and world civilization history. 11th Week Presentations. 12th Week Presentations. 13th Week Presentations. 14th Week Presentations.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Akurgal, E. Anadolu Kültür Tarihi, Ankara:Tübitak Popüler Bilim, 2012. Berger, J. 1981. Ways of Seeing. London; BBC. Collon, D. 1995. Ancient Near Eastern Art. Berkeley: University of California Press. Gombrich, E. H. 2016 Sanatın Öyküsü. İstanbul:Remzi Kitabevi. Maranci, C. 2005. A Survival Guide for Art History Students. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Case Study,Problem Solving,Report Preparation,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Assignment 1 30 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 2 28 Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8 Course hours 14 2 28 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 3 3 Homework 1 15 15 Total Workload 90 Total Workload / 30 3 ECTS Credits of the Course 3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No