MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC2005 Changes in Contemporary Turkish Society I Fall 3 0 3 6
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
Recommended Optional Program Components: "."
Course Objectives: This course attempts to analyze Turkish society in relation to the legacy of the late Ottoman state and society. It provides a detailed analysis of selected aspects of Turkish modernization and employs these topics within the framework of Ottoman/Turkish context. The readings and class discussions will emphasize social, cultural, and economic transformations by covering a wide range of topics. We will evaluate late Ottoman and early republican periods by looking at politics, state-capital, and state-society-military relations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course will be able to:

1) Analyzing the social change in late Ottoman and early Turkish society
2) Describing the social dynamics in late Ottoman and early Turkish society
3) Evaluating the major conceptual and research issues related to late Ottoman and early Turkish society
4) Analyzing contemporary sociological contributions regarding late Ottoman and early Turkish society
5) Analyzing various explanatory models of late Ottoman and early Turkish society

Course Content

This course aims to analyze the formation of modern Turkey in relation to the legacy of the late Ottoman state and society. It examines the political and economic transformation, and the ethnic relations that shaped the late Ottoman Period. It also describes the early republican and late Ottoman periods by looking at the political conflict, state-capital, and state-society-military relations. In addition, the course evaluates prolonged controversial issues of the modern Turkey.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Notes on Syllabus and Expectations
2) Reign of Abdülhamid II Erik J. Zürcher's Turkey: A Modern History's
3) Alternative Readings of Ottoman Modernization I Bernard LEWIS, Conclusion of The Emergence of Modern Turkey. Niyazi BERKES, The Development of Secularism in Turkey
4) Alternative Readings of Ottoman Modernization II Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development Korkut BORATAV, Türkiye İktisat Tarihi
5) Ottoman Economy Roger OWEN and Şevket PAMUK, A History of Middle East Economies in the Twentieth Century Halil İNALCIK, An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire Huricihan İNAN (ed), The Ottoman Empire and The World Economy
6) Course review and midterm
7) Military, and Ottoman Modernization William HALE, Turkish Politics and Military Carter FINDLEY, Bureaucratic Reform in the Ottoman Empire: The Sublime Porte, 1789-1922 İlber ORTAYLI, İmparatorluğun En Uzun Yüzyılı
8) 1908 Revolution and The CUP Aykut KANSU, 1908 Devrimi. Şükrü HANİOĞLU, ‘İttihatçılık’ in Modern Türkiye'de Siyasi Düşünce: Dönemler ve Zihniyetler Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History
9) The CUP in Power Fuat DÜNDAR, Modern Türkiye'nin Şifresi Michael MANN, The Dark Side of Democracy: Explaining Ethnic Cleansing
10) Economy after 1908 Revolution Zafer TOPRAK, Türkiye’de Milli İktisat 1908-1918
11) Course review and midterm
12) Independence and the One-Party Era Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History Mete TUNÇAY, Türkiye'de Tek Parti Yönetiminin Kurulması
13) The Formation of Turkish National Identity Soner ÇAĞAPTAY, Islam, Secularism and Nationalism: Who is a Turk?
14) Economy During the PRP Rule Homework submission Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 119

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.