Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Turkish Political Life SBKY239 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. MEHMET ERTAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. MEHMET ERTAN (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the last years of the Ottoman state in terms of issues, actors, important events and structural changes.
Course Content This course will examine Tanzimat reforms, capitalist economic transformation, II. Abdülhamit period, the II. constitutional period, the First World War, the War of Independence, and the historical process begining from the modernization process of the Ottoman Empire to the declaration of the Republic, together with its political, economic, diplomatic and cultural dimensions.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To examine Ottoman history through the various periods
2 Interpret the changes in Turkish Political Life along with its historical background.
3 to relate the political life with social and economic developments
4 Analyzes the transformation and continuity parameters of political life.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Historiography
2. Week French Revolution and Industrial Revolution
3. Week Pre-Tanzimat Period
4. Week Tanzimat Era
5. Week Economic transformation of Ottoman Empire
6. Week Political Developments in Abdülhamit Era
7. Week Social Change in Abdülhamit Era
8. Week Second Constitutional Period
9. Week Political Developments in Constitutional Era
10. Week Social Transformation in Constitutional Era
11. Week National Economy and World War I
12. Week War of Independence
13. Week Demographic Change in 19th Century
14. Week General Evaluation
*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 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and grasp their details.
2 To have the knowledge of political science, political theory, public administration, international relations, political history, law, economics and business required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of Political Science and Public Administration
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of political science and public administration and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies
5 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation
7 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Eric Jan Zürcher, Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi, İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları
  • Şevket Pamuk, Osmanlı-Türkiye İktisat Tarihi 1500-1914. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 30 30
Quiz 1 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0