Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
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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. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Notes on Syllabus and Expectations |
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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
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4) |
Alternative Readings of Ottoman Modernization II |
Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development
Korkut BORATAV, Türkiye İktisat Tarihi
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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
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6) |
Course review and midterm |
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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
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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
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9) |
The CUP in Power |
Fuat DÜNDAR, Modern Türkiye'nin Şifresi
Michael MANN, The Dark Side of Democracy: Explaining Ethnic Cleansing
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10) |
Economy after 1908 Revolution |
Zafer TOPRAK, Türkiye’de Milli İktisat 1908-1918 |
11) |
Course review and midterm |
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12) |
Independence and the One-Party Era |
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History
Mete TUNÇAY, Türkiye'de Tek Parti Yönetiminin Kurulması
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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 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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2) |
identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) |
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4) |
Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. |
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6) |
Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. |
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7) |
Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. |
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8) |
Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. |
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9) |
Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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10) |
Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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12) |
Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |
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