Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Principles of Atatürk and History of Modern Turkey I AIB101 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Lecturer Filiz TAPAN
Instructors Filiz TAPAN
Assistants
Goals Teaching students the history of the Republic of Turkey
Course Content Developments in Europe, French Revolution and effects on Ottoman Empire, The eras of Rescript of Gülhane and Reform Edict along with the I. And II., Constitutional eras, World War I and Ottoman Empire’s involvement in the war, The Armistice of Moudros, Personality of Atatürk, Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun, Independence War, Abolishment of Sultanate, Lausanne Peace Treaty; reasons, results and Ottoman Empire’s reasons for the war, The Armistice of Moudros and Invasion of Anatolia, Reasons of Atatürk’s being send to Samsun, Amasya Circular, Armed era of National Fight, Wars of İnönü, Sakarya and Great Offensive, Sevres Treaty, Mudania Armistice and Turkish Political Life, Lausanne Peace Treaty.
Learning Outcomes - Comprehend the French Revolution and its effects on Ottoman Empire.
- Comprehend the eras of Rescript of Gülhane and Reform Edict along with the I. and II. constituional eras.
- Explain the World War I, the situation of Ottoman Empire after the war, The Armistice of Moudros, Sevres Treaty and outcomes of them.
- Explain Independence War and processes during the war.
- Explain Lausanne Peace Treaty and its results.
- Explain Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun, Amasya Circular and the proceeding process.
- Explain the situation of Ottoman Empire after Serves Treaty.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Developments in Europe
2. Week French Revolution and effects on Ottoman Empire
3. Week The eras of Rescript of Gülhane and Reform Edict along with the I. And II. Constitutional eras
4. Week World War I and Ottoman Empire’s involvement in the war
5. Week The Armistice of Moudros, Personality of Atatürk, Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun
6. Week Independence War, Abolishment of Sultanate
7. Week Lausanne Peace Treaty; reasons, results and Ottoman Empire’s reasons for the war
8. Week The Armistice of Moudros and Invasion of Anatolia, Reasons of Atatürk’s being send to Samsun
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Amasya Circular, Armed era of National Fight
11. Week Wars of İnönü, Sakarya and Great Offensive
12. Week Sevres Treaty
13. Week Mudania Armistice and Turkish Political Life
14. Week Lausanne Peace Treaty
Recommended Sources
Yalcin E. S., 2004, Ataturk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution, Political Publications, Ankara.
Speech-Speech, TTK Institute, Vol 1-3, Ankara, 1999.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 Measurement Method
PY1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
PY14 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Research 5 1 5
Preparation, After Class Study 7 2 14
Course Hours 14 2 28
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0