Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution II GKZ102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Distance Education
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Fatih ÖZÇELİK
Instructor(s)
Goals The Ottoman Empire, structural features and demolition period, the War of Independence before Turkey, the war years, the beginning of a new era, political structures, social life, understanding of law, economic structure, cultural, educational approach, the end of an era (1938) to explain the issues, discussing evaluate.
Course Content Basic features of Turkish Revolutions and Turkish Revolution; Movements affecting the Turkish revolution; The aim of the Turkish Revolution: Democratic Law State Turkish economy restructuring, national economy and globalization; Establishment of a secular Turkish legal system; Other innovations that bring order and vitality to Turkish social life; General nature of Atatürk's principles and Republicanism; The principle of nationalism; Populism and statism principle; The principle of secularism; Revolutionism principle; Criticism and responses to Kemalism
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows how to reach historical information.
2 interpret the foundation philosophy of Turkish Republic accurately
3 come around the national aims in terms of the ideology of Atatürk
4 97/5000 Descending to the historical roots of the Turkish revolution, Atatürk consciously protects the reforms.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The reforms in the political field (The removal of the sultanate, declaration of Ankara as the capital, declaration of the Republic and abolition of the Caliphate)
2. Week The foundation of the Progressive Republican Party, Sheikh Said Rebellion, declaration of the tranquility law and the attempted assassination of Atatürk.
3. Week The foundation of the Free Republican Party, The rally of Izmir, closing the party, Menemen and Bursa events.
4. Week The foundation of the Free Republican Party, The rally of Izmir, closing the party, Menemen and Bursa events.
5. Week Reforms related to education and Culture (the Unification of the Education, introduction of the Latin letters, National Schools, establishment of Turkish history and Turkish Language Institutions and their activities, Turkish history thesis, the sun-language theory, 1933 university reform, (the People's Houses), healthcare developments.
6. Week Reforms related to education and Culture (the Unification of the Education, introduction of the Latin letters, National Schools, establishment of Turkish history and Turkish Language Institutions and their activities, Turkish history thesis, the sun-language theory, 1933 university reform, (the People's Houses), healthcare developments.
7. Week İzmir Economic Congress, economic policies in the first years of the Republic, the World Economic Depression in 1929 and its reflection on the statist economic policy agenda of Turkey, and the I. Five-Year Development Program.
8. Week Mid term exam
9. Week Kemalist Thought System, its scope and Principles (republicanism, secularism, nationalism, populism, statism, reformism) and threats to those principles
10. Week Turkey After Ataturk (Inonu's presidency, II. World War and Turkey, foundation of the Democratic Party and the transition to multiparty system).
11. Week Democratic Party’s rule, Turkey's entry to NATO, 27 May 1960 military intervention.
12. Week Political developments in Turkey during the 1960s and '70s (1961 Constitution, Justice Party’s rule, 12 March 1971 military intervention, left-right conflicts)
13. Week Kemalist Thought System, its scope and Principles (republicanism, secularism, nationalism, populism, statism, reformism) and threats to those principles.
14. Week Final Exam
*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
0 Creates a positive, secure, value differences, egalitarian and supportive learning environment.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
12 Adheres to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and exhibits attitudes and behaviors toward democracy, human rights, and Turkish national, moral, and cultural values.
14 Is aware of the importance of willing and active participation in cultural, social, environmental, artistic and sportive activities for the teaching profession, to be an effective global citizen.
15 Acts sensitively to local and global events and developments and participates in projects and activities to support society's development, with a sense of social responsibility.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY0 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY12 5 5 5 5
PY14 4 4 4 4
PY15 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Seyithan Altaş. Türk Devrim Tarihi.2. Ank,2012 Şerafettin Turan. Türk Devrim Tarihi. 3. Kitap Ank,1995 Niyazi Berkes. Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma. Ank,1973 Suna Kili, Atatürk Devrimi. Bir Çağdaşlaşma Modeli. Ank,1981 M.Kemal Atatürk, Nutuk. Bernard Lewis. Atatürk. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu. Ank,1984
  • Afet İnan, A. (1977). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti ve Türk Devrimi: Ankara. İmparatorluktan Ulus Devlete Türk İnkılap Tarihi. (2007). Ed. Cemil Öztürk: Ankara. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi – I ve II. (2000). Atatürk Araştırma Merkezi: Ankara.
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 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 6 1 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Final 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 5 1 5
Total Workload 77
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0