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) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. |
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2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. |
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5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. |
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6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. |
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7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. |
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8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. |
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9) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. |
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10) |
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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11) |
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. |
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