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) |
- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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3) |
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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4) |
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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