Course Details Language of Instruction English Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree Department / Program ECONOMICS Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course Understanding the characteristics of pre-industrial economies (1500-1750) and their role in enabling the Industrial Revolution. Examining the technological, social, and economic impacts of the Industrial Revolution (1750-1850) on industrialized and non-industrialized nations. Analyzing the effects of trade, technology, and infrastructure on global integration and disparities after 1850. Evaluating how industrialization shaped regional inequalities and economic colonialism. Course Content This course examines the major economic transformations from 1500 to the present, providing a historical perspective on the evolution of global economies. It begins by analyzing the characteristic features of pre-industrial economies (1500-1750), exploring how these structures, including agricultural systems and traditional production methods, contributed to the conditions that facilitated the Industrial Revolution. Moving to the Industrial Revolution (1750-1850), the course evaluates the technological innovations and transformations in production processes, as well as their impacts on labor, capital accumulation, and social structures. It also delves into theories and approaches that explain why some countries led the process of industrialization while others lagged behind. Finally, the course focuses on the effects of expanding international trade and technological advancements after 1850, highlighting how developments in transportation and communication systems enabled the global spread of economic activities. These changes are examined in relation to their transformative impacts on industrialized nations, developing economies, regional inequalities, economic colonialism, and the challenges faced by non-industrialized countries. Course Methods and Techniques In this course on the Global Economic and Social History, we will adopt a discussion-based teaching methodology, emphasizing student engagement and critical thinking. Classes will blend brief lectures with extensive student-led discussions and debates on key economic issues in the history. This approach encourages students to critically analyze and articulate different economic perspectives. Active participation is emphasized, fostering a collaborative environment where students can explore the development of economic and social life through the centuries. Through this interactive and reflective learning process, students will enhance their analytical skills and deepen their understanding of the economic history. Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator None Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Tamer Güven https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/tamer.guven tamer.guven@agu.edu.tr Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Cipolla, Carlo M. 2016. Before the Industrial Revolution: European Society and Economy 1000-1700. 3rd edition. London: Routledge. Van Zanden, Jan Luiten. 2012. The Long Road to the Industrial Revolution the European Economy in a Global Perspective, 1000-1800. Brill Academic Pub. Allen, Robert C. 2009. The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Allen, Robert C. 2011. Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Williamson, Jeffrey G. 2011. Trade and Poverty: When the Third World Fell Behind. 1st MIT Press paperback ed. Cambridge, Mass.: Mit Press Course Category Social Sciences %100

 





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