HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION STUDIES - NON THESIS | Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

About the Program

It consists of ten courses (3 hours per week) and master's project work (Total 90 ECTS). The normal duration of this program is 2 semesters, the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

To train experts who have analytics about the subjects and problems of knowledge in the field of history and civilization.
To raise qualified people who are capable of original research on current issues and problems related to the field of history and civilization.
To bring in experts who have absorbed the values of their own history and civilization, who are sensitive to the problems of their civilization and who can take responsibility.
To ensure students being equipped to investigate their historical background and values of civilization based on scientific principles.

Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach.
He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of history and civilization.

SKILL

He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions.
He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of history and civilization by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work.
He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.

COMPETENCE

He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of history and civilization.
He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and civilization and direct his / her learning.
He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and civilization to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
He/She can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of history and civilization.

He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach.
He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of history and civilization.
He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions.
He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of history and civilization by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work.
He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of history and civilization.
He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and civilization and direct his / her learning.
He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and civilization to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
He/She can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of history and civilization.

Subject-Specific Qualifications	Programme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
Beşeri bilimler alanında lisans düzeyi yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak aynı veya farklı bir alandaki bilgilerini uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir ve derinleştirir. Beşeri bilimler alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi kavrar ve farklı disiplinlerle ortak çalışmalar yürütür. Beşeri bilimler alanında kazanılan lisans düzeyi yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak ilgili alandaki kaynakları etkin bir şekilde kullanır. Beşeri bilimler alanlarında uygulanan araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini kullanır, kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilere sahiptir.	He/She can evaluate issues such as singularity or plurality of civilization, clash, reconciliation and alliance of civilizations in the field of history and civilization studies with a political, mediatic, intellectual and critical approach. He/She can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of history and civilization.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgileri kullanır. Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği bilgileri farklı disiplin alanlarından gelen bilgilerle bütünleştirerek yorumlar, çözümler ve yeni bilgiler oluşturur. Beşeri bilimler alanında karşılaşılan sorunları en uygun araştırma yöntem ve tekniklerini kullanarak çözümler. Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri toplumun eğitim, kültür ve sanat seviyesinin yükseltilmesi yönünde kullanır.	He/She can analyze the subject of civilization as a scientific education and research subject by considering the subject of civilization within historical context and examine the subject of history and civilization in relation to each other with different dimensions. He/She can interpret the knowledge gained in the field of history and civilization by integrating it with information from different disciplines, and can create new knowledge and conduct academic work. He/She can analyze the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili uzmanlık gerektiren bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütür. Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili uygulamalarda karşılaşılan ve öngörülemeyen karmaşık sorunların çözümü için yeni yaklaşımlar geliştirir. Eğitim, kültür ve sanat alanlarında yürütülen çalışmalarda bireysel olarak bağımsız çalışır ve/veya ekip çalışmalarında sorumluluk alarak çözüm üretir. Beşeri bilimler alanı ile ilgili sorunların çözümlenmesini gerektiren ortamlarda liderlik yapar; kişisel, kurumsal ve ekip çalışmalarını uzmanlık düzeyinde organize eder.	He/She can independently conduct a study that requires expertise in the field of history and civilization. He/She can have the ability, knowledge and skills to work effectively in teams and project groups individually and collectively.
Learning Competence
Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği kuramsal ve uygulamalı uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerileri eleştirel bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir. Sorumluluğu altındaki kişi ve grupların öğrenmesini yönlendirir.	He/She can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field of history and civilization and direct his / her learning. He/She can read and evaluate the material and literature in the field carefully, critically and in depth.
Communication and Social Competence
Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer. Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgi ve becerilerini kullanarak toplumda kültür ve sanat duyarlılığını geliştirir. Beşeri bilimler alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır. Bir yabancı dili Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak sözlü ve yazılı iletişim kurar. Beşeri bilimler alanındaki güncel gelişmeleri ve yürütülen projeleri, nicel ve nitel verilerle destekleyerek alanındaki ve alan dışındaki gruplara uygun iletişim araçlarıyla aktarır.	He/She can systematically transfer the current developments and his own studies in the field of history and civilization to groups in and out of the field in written, oral and visual forms by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. He/She can communicate orally and in writing by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. He/She can use information and communication technologies with computer software at an advanced level required by his field.
Field Specific Competence
Beşeri bilimler alanıyla ilgili verileri toplar, yorumlar, uygular ve duyurulması aşamalarında bilimsel, kültürel, sanatsal, toplumsal ve etik değerleri gözeterek denetler ve bu değerleri anlatır. Beşeri bilimler alanında strateji belirler, politika geliştirir, uygulama aşamalarını planlar ve elde edilen sonuçları kalite süreçleri çerçevesinde değerlendirir. Beşeri bilimler alanında edindiği uzmanlık bilgisini ve problem çözme ve uygulama becerilerini disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır.	He/She can use the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills they have absorbed in the field in interdisciplinary studies. He/She can inspect and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing data about the field of history and civilization.

Teaching Methods

Expression
Question-Answer
Discussion
Practice and Analysis
Team work
Brainstorming
Individual study
Preparing project

Assessment Methods

Exam (Written Exam)
Homework
Project
Portfolio
Performance Task (Seminar / Presentation)
Writing a research paper
In-class discussion

Degree and Level Awarded

Students who complete the requirements of the program receive a master's degree without thesis.

Admission Requirements

-Bachelor's degree,

-ALES and foreign language points are not required,

- International / foreign candidates are required to obtain a TÖMER C1 certificate from the Turkish Education Centers of the universities since the program's language is Turkish.

-The weekday lessons of this program are given at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkalı campus. In case of sufficient number of applications, courses can also be given at Altunizade campus.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of ten courses of thirty hours and graduate project work. (Total 90 ECTS) The normal duration of completing this program is 2 semesters and the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

Students who successfully complete their credit courses and term project and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and above are awarded a master's degree without thesis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The undergraduates who meet the requirements for application to the History and Civilization Studies Masters Program Without Thesis and who are successful in the entrance exam to the program are accepted to the program. Upon the recommendation of the exam jury and the approval of the head of the department, they enroll in the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Graduate Education Institute, Department of History and Civilization Studies, Masters Program Without Thesis Education Program.

Employment Opportunities

Those who have scientific expertise in the field of History and Civilization Studies can work with the title of historian in public institutions and organizations such as universities, Presidency State Archives, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), Directorate of Religious Affairs, Museums and development agencies.

Access to Further Studies

Students who complete the requirements of the program receive a master's degree without thesis.

Course Plan Year

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 5 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
TMA 597	Scientific Research Methods	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 001	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 002	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 003	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 004	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				15	15	37,5	15,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
TMA 509	History of Political Treatises and Nasihatname	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 511	Ottoman Socio-Economic History	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 513	The History of Western Civilization	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 522	Culture and Civilization	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 523	Ottoman Civilization I	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 525	Comparison of East-West Civilizations	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 527	Reading Documents in Ottoman Turkish I	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 529	Ottoman Archive Applications in History and Civilization Studies I	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 531	Islamic History and Civilization I	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 533	Islamic Political Thought	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				30	30	75,0	30,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 5 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
BLS 001	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 002	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 003	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 004	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 005	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				15	15	37,5	15,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
TMA 506	Historiography	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 512	Ottoman Socio-Economic History II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 514	The History of Eastern Civilization	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 518	Civilizations and multiculturalism	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 522	Culture and Civilization	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 524	Ottoman Civilization II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 526	Ottoman Heritage in the Middle East	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 528	Ottoman Archive Readings	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 530	Ottoman Archive Applications in History and Civilization Studies II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 532	Islamic History and Civilization II	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
TMA 534	Ottoman Political Thought	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				33	33	82,5	33,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	L	H	ECTS	Cr.
TMA 503	Master's Project	Project	Turkish	0	0	0	0	15	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	15,0	0,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load Summary	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 11)	30	30	90,0	30,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 1)	3	3	7,5	3,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 9)	27	27	67,5	27,0

Course Type	Number of Courses	Ratio (%)
Zorunlu Ders	1	9,09
Seçmeli Ders	9	81,82
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders	0	0,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution

Core Area	Total ECTS	Ratio (%)
Humanities	58.5	88.6%
Humanities	7.5	11.4%

Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
TMA 597 - Scientific Research Methods	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100

Elective Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
TMA 509 - History of Political Treatises and Nasihatname	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
TMA 511 - Ottoman Socio-Economic History	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
TMA 512 - Ottoman Socio-Economic History II	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
TMA 522 - Culture and Civilization	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
TMA 523 - Ottoman Civilization I	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100
TMA 529 - Ottoman Archive Applications in History and Civilization Studies I	7.5
22 - Humanities		%80
TMA 530 - Ottoman Archive Applications in History and Civilization Studies II	7.5
22 - Humanities		%100