Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Principles Of Atatürk And History Of Turkish Revolution II AIB1102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery ONLİNE
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. Barış ÇATAL
Instructor(s)
Goals The establishment of the Republic of Turkey as a secular and unitary state after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire; history of Turkish modernization experience in accordance with the establishment of the new state, the instruction of the Turkish Revolution pioneered by Kemal Atatürk and the Kemalist thought, as the meaning and statement of modernity and secularism in Turkey to young generations and let them figure out its significance. It aims to let the student who attends the courses acquire the ability of classification, description, explanation, knowledge of the current social and individual problems in Turkey by taking science and norms of modernity into account with respect to the Kemalist thought and the Turkish Revolution.
Course Content Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution Revolution aims to introduce the following subjects/concepts: The meaning of concepts such as revolution, reform, political reforms and constitutional monarchy; the similarities and differences between the concepts, the historical examples of these concepts and the analysis of the examples according to the contents of the concepts. In the context of recognizing the historical bases of the Turkish Revolution; the crisis of the Ottoman Empire, the internal and external dynamics that affected this crisis, the analysis of the dynamics and their effects on the Turkish Revolution. Efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire in order to preserve its existence; political reforms, reforms and constitutional processes within the scope of these efforts; the subconscious structure of the modernization process and Ottomanism, Islamism, Turkism and Westernism in this context; effects of these intellectual movements on the Turkish Revolution and today. The dissolution process of the Ottoman Empire; political, social, economic and cultural dynamics that were effective in this process; The Tripoli War, the Balkan Wars, the First World War and the Mondros Armistice in the process of dissolution. "The Eastern Question" in the Ottoman period and during the transition to the Republic; the emergence of this subject; the politics of the states in the scope of this issue, the implications of these policies on the Ottoman Empire and "The Eastern Question" during the transition period to Republic / in the first years of the Republic. Developments after the signing of the Mondros Armistice; Anatolian occupations, reactions to occupations and the first organizations in the National Struggle; Redd-i İlhak (denial of annexation) and national sentiments shaped around this concept; the effects of these occupations on the emergence of the National Struggle and the Kuva-yı Millîye (national forces), the spirit of the National Struggle; Mustafa Kemal and his leadership in the process; the state of the country and the reaction of Mustafa Kemal Pasha against the occupations; Mustafa Kemal's quest for a political solution to occupations and political / intellectual activities in Istanbul; Mustafa Kemal Pasha's disembarking at Samsun. The first step for the National Struggle is organizing through congresses: Amasya, Erzurum and Sivas congresses. The emergence of the Misak-I Milli (national pact) text, the elements that make up this text, the legal status of the text. The place of the text of the national pact in the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and its place and importance in the internal and external politics of the Republic of Turkey today.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains ways to access historical knowledge and uses different sources effectively.
2 Analyzes and evaluates information related to the field of history using scientific methods.
3 Expresses views on historical events and phenomena orally and in writing.
4 Explains the historical development of the Turkish Revolution and evaluates the importance of Atatürk's principles and reforms.
5 Develops a sense of social responsibility by interpreting the values derived from Turkish history and the national struggle.
6 They recognize threats to the republic, secularism, democracy, and human rights and make a point of protecting these values.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week A general evaluation of the emergence process of the National Struggle and Understanding the National Spirit. Sevres Treaty, Developments Preparing the Sevres Treaty, Signing the Treaty and Reactions. Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
2. Week London Conference: Developments Preparing the Conference; 1-Military Developments; Turkish-French Struggle and Armistice, First İnönü Battle and 2-Political Achievements; Turkish-Russian Convergence, Gyumri Treaty. Inviting Ankara Administration to the Conference and Bilateral Treaties Made at the Conference. Research, Lecture
3. Week Developments Preparing the Ankara Alliance: 1-Military Achievements; Second İnönü Battle, Eskişehir and Kütahya Battles, Battle of Sakarya and 2-Political Achievements; Moscow Treaty, Afghanistan and Kars Treaties, Reactions in French Public and Muslim Countries. Signing of the Ankara Agreement, Reactions to the Agreement and New Policies of States. Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
4. Week Registration of Misak-ı Milli Lausanne: A-Reasons of Convening the Conference, 1-Political Developments, 2-Military Achievements; Commander-in-Chief Square Battle and Mudanya Armistice. Political / Legitimate Dimensions of the Issue and Representation to the Conference. Lecture
5. Week Issues Discussed in Lausanne; Borders, Minority Issues, Economic and Financial Issues. The Value and Evaluation of the Treaty of Lausanne in Terms of Today. Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
6. Week Republican Period and Turkish Revolution; Foundation of the Republic; The Abolition of the Sultanate, the Declaration of the Republic, the Abolition of the Caliphate, the Constitutional Movements and the Experiences in the Transition of Multi-Party Life, Lecture
7. Week Reforms; Reforms Made in the Fields of Law and Education Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
8. Week Reforms; Reforms Made in the Field of Culture Preparation, After Class Study, Research
9. Week Revolutions in Social and Economic Areas Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
10. Week Atatürk's Foreign Policy, Principles of Foreign Policy, 1923-1932 Foreign Policy Events, Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
11. Week Foreign Policy Events in the 1932-1938 Period Lecture
12. Week Principles; Basic Principles Based on Turkish Revolution and Ataturk's Principles Research, Lecture
13. Week İnönü Period Events and World War II. II. After the Second World War and the Cold War Turkey's status. Research, Lecture
14. Week The importance of Turkey's geopolitical position Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To raise individuals who are committed to Atatürk’s reforms and principles and to Turkish Independence, patriotic, and have a republican vision
2 To know the structure and rules of Turkish language, to use Turkish properly and effectively
3 To spend effort for children to use Turkish accurately
4 To know the basic concepts and development processes of child development and education field, to keep up-to-date with the developments in the field
5 To possess knowledge and skills about children’s psychology and mental health
6 To possess knowledge about children’s health and diseases
7 To implement teaching and learning processes by taking into account children’s development and individual differences
8 To know how to design and use teaching methods, techniques and equipment related to child development and education
9 To perform drama, play and music events that support child development and education
10 To possess professional ethics, responsibility and qualities as a child development specialist
11 To have knowledge of nutrition in relation to child development and education and prepare diets
12 To have children gain the skills needed for primary education
13 To implement appropriate educational activities for children requiring special education and offer guidance
14 To understand the relations among the society, the family, and the child and implement activities for family involvement
15 To use information and communication technologies and computer software needed in the field, to perform computer-assisted activities
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 3 3 2 1
PY3 1 1 5 1 1 1
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 3 3 2 3 1
PY11 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 3 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 3 3 3 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Alpargu, Mehmet., Demir, Mustafa ve diğerleri, H., Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılâp Tarihi, Değişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009
  • Yalçın, Semih ve diğerleri, Türk İnkılâp Tarihi ve Atatürk İlkeleri, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2004
  • Turan, Mustafa, Millî Mücadelede Siyasi Çözüm Arayışları, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2005
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 7 1 7
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 1 10 10
Homework 1 3 3
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0