Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · History · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ferit BAZ
Course Objective
To teach the political and cultural history of the Roman State from its emergence to its collapse.Course Content
The political-social changes related to the Roman State, the Roman Administration, Anatolia under the Roman rule, the emergence of Christianity, the problems of the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire), their relations with the Sassanid, Seljuk and Ottoman states will be the content of the course.Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf studyProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Midterm | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Ancient History Temporal Boundaries of Ancient History Research Methods Sources and Bibliography Libraries and Instituts of Ancient Historry | Reading Texts |
| 2 | The Emergence Process of the Roman State The Kingdom of Rome | Reading Texts |
| 3 | Emergence of Republican Era in Ancient Rome The social classes in Rome | Reading Texts |
| 4 | Constitutional Institutions in the Republican Era Changes in the field of law | Reading Texts |
| 5 | The domination of Rome in Italy Dominance of Rome in the Western Mediterranean World | Reading Texts |
| 6 | Dominance of Rome in the Eastern Mediterranean World Roman provincial Administration | Reading Texts |
| 7 | Civil War in Rome Emergence of Monarchic Rule in Rome The Policy of the first Emperor Augustus | Reading Texts |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | General Political Conditions of the Roman Imperial Period The Concept of Citizenship in Rome Roman Emperor Cult | Reading Texts |
| 10 | Emergence of Christianity Christianity: The official religion of Empire The Tetrarchy Administration of Diocletian and his other reforms Emperor Constantine and the new capital city of Empire: Constantinople | Reading Texts |
| 11 | The Migration of Tribes The Division of the Roman Empire into two parts The Demolition of Western Roman Empire The Policy of the emperor Justinian in the eastern Roman Empire | Reading Texts |
| 12 | Arab Conquests the Political Struggles between Muslims and the Eastern Roman Empire | Reading Texts |
| 13 | Sectarian Fights in the Christian Religion The Power of the Church The Movements of Iconoclasm in the eastern Roman Empire | Reading Texts |
| 14 | The Crusades and the eastern Roman Empire The Occupation of Latin in Constantinople Byzantine and Seljuk Relations | Reading Text |
| 15 | The Eastern Roman Empire and Ottoman Relations Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire Fatih Sultan Mehmed, and his Rule in Constantinople | Reading texts |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |