COURSE SYLLABUS

MEDIEVAL NUMISMATIC

1	Course Title:	MEDIEVAL NUMISMATIC
2	Course Code:	OCA5107
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	Second Cycle
5	Year of Study:	1
6	Semester:	1
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	5
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	2
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. DERYA ŞAHİN
16	Course Lecturers:
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Arkeoloji Bölümü Görükle- Bursa 16059 0.224.2941892 e-mail: dsahin@uludag.edu.tr
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	This course aims to examine the currencies, economic systems, and numismatic materials of the Middle Ages to understand the commercial, political, and social dynamics of the period.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development	Students will explore medieval numismatics as a historical and archaeological discipline, gaining the ability to analyze the relationship between currency and the economy.

Learning Outcomes:

1	Students will be able to trace the development of coinage from the late Roman Empire through the medieval period, understanding how currencies evolved and their role in shaping the economy and society.;
2	Students will examine the symbolic and practical functions of medieval coins, including their use in trade, politics, and religious contexts, and assess their impact on medieval societies.;
3	Students will develop the ability to use numismatic evidence to reconstruct historical events, understand economic systems, and analyze social structures.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	ntroduction and Key Concepts • Definition and history of numismatics • Methods and tools of numismatic studies • The emergence of currency and early examples
2	Economic Structure in the Middle Ages • The impact of the feudal system on the economy • Relationships between agriculture, trade, and production • Market systems and the use of currency in the Middle Ages
3	The Emergence and Development of Medieval Currencies • Transition from Roman to medieval coinage • Types of currencies used in medieval Europe • Coinage and trade in the Islamic world
4	Mining and Metal Resources in the Middle Ages • Processing of gold, silver, and other precious metals • The role of mining in coin production • Social and economic impacts of mining activities
5	Mints and Coin Production • Operation of mints in the Middle Ages • Coin minting technologies • Authority of kings and feudal lords over currency
6	Trade and Currency in Medieval Europe • Trade routes and the circulation of currencies • Fairs and their role in urbanization • Christian perspectives on trade and money
7	The Byzantine Empire and Numismatics • Characteristics and symbolism of Byzantine coins • Byzantine economic policies • The influence of Byzantine coins on Europe and the Islamic world
8	The Byzantine Empire and Numismatics • Characteristics and symbolism of Byzantine coins • Byzantine economic policies • The influence of Byzantine coins on Europe and the Islamic world
9	Governance of Medieval Cities • Local governance and administrative structures • Municipal systems and laws • Roles of city leaders
10	Symbols and Messages on Medieval Coins • Religious, political, and social messages on coins • Meaning of portraits, emblems, and inscriptions • Coins as tools of propaganda
11	Relationship Between Archaeology and Numismatics • The role of coins in archaeological excavations • Dating and interpretation of finds • Importance of numismatic materials in illuminating historical events
12	• Importance of numismatic materials in illuminating historical events
13	The Role of Medieval Numismatics in Modern Research • Importance of numismatic studies in historical writing
14	General Review

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	• Jacques Le Goff - The Medieval Imagination • Henri Pirenne - Medieval Cities: Their Origins and the Revival of Trade • Miri Rubin - Cities of Strangers: Making Lives in Medieval Europe • David Nicholas - The Growth of the Medieval City: From Late Antiquity to the Early Fourteenth Century • Caroline Goodson, Anne E. Lester, Carol Symes (Eds.) - Cities, Texts, and Social Networks, 400–1500
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	100
Total	1	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		100
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course	The system of relative evaluation is applied.
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

Activites	NUMBER	TIME [Hour]	Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical	14	2	28
Practicals/Labs	0	0	0
Self Study and Preparation	14	4	56
Homeworks, Performances	0	20	40
Projects	0	0	0
Field Studies	0	0	0
Midtermexams	0	0	0
Others	0	0	0
Final Exams	1	20	20
Total WorkLoad			144
Total workload/ 30 hr			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

	PQ1	PQ2	PQ3	PQ4	PQ5	PQ6	PQ7	PQ8	PQ9
LO1	3	1	1	5	4	1	5	4	2
LO2	3	1	1	5	4	1	5	2	2
LO3	3	1	1	5	4	1	5	2	2

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High