Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
INTRO TO SINOLOGY USİN115 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery 2 hours theoretical lesson
Course Coordinator
Instructors Konuralp ERCİLASUN
Assistants
Goals This course builds basics on the study fields and themes practiced within the range of Chinese History, Language, Literature, Philosoph, etc.
Course Content • Sinology research method •History of Sinology research in the world "•Sinology research and approaches in Turkey " "•Sinology and history " "•Sinology studies in the context of Chinese culture " •Sinology studies in the context of literature and philosophy •Sinology research resources •13 Classic Books evaluation •The writing of history and historiography in China •The Twenty-four Official Histories •Dynasties of China "•The problem of periodization in Chinese history " •History and Culture of the current approaches to research in China •History of Chinese writing and culture • Silk Road and North Asia History in Chinese history texts •Sinology research and evaluation
Learning Outcomes 1) Will recognize methods used as well as fields of study related to Chinese History and Culture.
2) Will develop understanding on scientific, cultural, sociological, economical events and incidents occurred in Chinese History.
3) Will develop thorough understanding on Chinese Culture with the aid of audio-visual instruments.
4) Will build further skills on certain peculiarities of Chinese History and Culture.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Sinology research method Lecture
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week History of Sinology research in the world Lecture
Station
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Sinology research and approaches in Turkey Lecture
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Sinology and History Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Sinology studies in the context of Chinese culture Question Answer

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Sinology studies in the context of literature and philosophy Discussion
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Sinology research resources Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week 13 Classic Books evaluation Lecture; Question Answer

 Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week The writing of history and historiography in China Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week The Twenty-four Official Histories Question Answer
Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Dynasties history in China Lecture
Station
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week The problem of periodization in Chinese history Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Problem Based Learning 		Homework
13. Week History and Culture of the current approaches to research in China Lecture
Speech Loop
Problem Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week History of Chinese writing and culture Problem Solving

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
15. Week Silk Road and North Asia History in Chinese history texts Discussion

 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
16. Week Sinology research and evaluation Question Answer

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Eski Çin 'de Bilim ve uygarlık
Cambiridge History of China
Fung Yu, Lan, Çin Felsefesi Tarihi
Rai Huang, Çin mikro iktisat tarihi
W. Eberhard, Çin tarihi
W. Eberhard, Uzak Doğu Tarihi

Assessment
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Techniques
Midterm and final exam
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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  • ECTS credits and course workload