ECTS - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I

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Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I (HIST101) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I HIST101 1. Semester 2 0 0 2 2
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Distance
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Gültekin K. Birlik
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach patriotism to students; to make them aware of significance of Ataturk’s principles and raise them as loyal subjects to these principles; to give them insight into the processes of modern democratic administrative modes by improving their understanding of democracy. To enable the students to acquire the appropriate attitude, behaviour and skills to be able to find solutions to contemporary problems against the backdrop of Ataturk’s principles.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will have sufficient knowledge of the History of Turkish Republic and Modern Turkey with a thorough understanding of the Principles of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The students will have a clear understanding of the below given issues in the process from the Tanzimat Period when the modernisation of the Ottoman State started till the declaration of Turkish Republic: -the political phenomena of the period in a cause and effect chain, -Important economic decisions and their results, -the line of evolution of the history of Turkish democracy, -the substantial issues in Turkish Constitution, -the causes and effects of Balkan War and World War I, -how and in what conditions the National Liberation War was won, -the implications and the content of the Lozenge Treaty.
Course Content French Revolution; structure and geopolitic positioning of Ottoman Empire, reasons of its decline; Westernization movements, First and Second Constitutional Monarchy declarations; Libya and Balkan wars; First World War; period before the War of Independence, congresses, National Pact, establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Revolution and Concepts about Revolution. Change in the classical Ottoman structure. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 2-8. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 21-32.
2 Geographical discoveries. Renaissance and Reform movements. Enlightenment Era. French Revolution. Industrial Revolution. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 32-36. Siyasi Tarih (Political History), Oral Sander, p. 80-116; 161-175; 207-217.
3 Modernization movements in the Ottoman State: The period of Selim III. The period of Mahmut II. History of Turkish Republic, p. 15-23. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 38-43. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 31-33. Siyasi Tarih (Political History), Oral Sander, p. 195-207.
4 Tanzminat Decree. Reform Decree. The First Constitutionalism Period. History of Turkish Republic, p. 23-32. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 43-52. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 33-36.
5 The Second Constitutionalism Period. 31 Mart event and its results. Intellectual Movements in the Second Constitutionalism Period. History of Turkish Republic, p. 35-47. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 52-61. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 36-42.
6 Turco-Italian War. Balkan Wars. History of Turkish Republic, p. 47-50. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 64-72. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 42-46.
7 Mid-Term
8 World War I and its results. The Ottoman State in the World War I. History of Turkish Republic, p. 50-61. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 73-104. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 42-62.
9 The Armistice of Mudros. Political events during the Armistice of Mudros. Paris Peace Conference. History of Turkish Republic, p. 63-75. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 105-110. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 65-76.
10 Communities in the context of the Armistice of Mudros. History of Turkish Republic, p. 75-83. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 112-119. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 76-82.
11 Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s Passing to Anatolia. The period of Circulars and Congresses. History of Turkish Republic, p. 87-96. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 122-133. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 87-106.
12 The activities of Committee of the Representatives. Misak-ı Milli. Opening of Turkish National Assembly. History of Turkish Republic, p. 96-108. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, s. 133-142. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 107-114, 118-123.
13 Le Traité de Sèvres. Formation of the systematic army. Eastern Front. History of Turkish Republic, p. 108-118. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 146-150, 160-165. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 127-132, 136-140.
14 Southern Front. Western Front. History of Turkish Republic, p. 118-131. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 165-186. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 133-136, 140-165.
15 The Lozenge Treaty. History of Turkish Republic, p. 133-148. Ataturk and History of Turkish Revolution, p. 186-194. Ataturk’s Principles and the History of Revolution, p. 165-171.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Nutuk, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
2. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi, Siyasal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2017
3. Atatürk ve Türk İnkılâp Tarihi, Siyasal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2010
4. Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılâp Tarihi, Okutman Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011
5. Siyasi Tarih, Oral Sander, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara, 2011
Other Sources 6. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi, Tevfik Çavdar, İmge Yayınları, Ankara, 2008
7. Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma, Niyazi Berkes, YKY, İstanbul, 2008
8. Türk Demokrasi Tarihi, Kemal Karpat, Afa Yayınları, İstanbul, 1996
9. Atatürk ve Demokratik Türkiye, Halil İnalcık, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007
10. Türkiye’nin Yakın Tarihi, İlber Ortaylı, Timaş Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 70
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 30
Percentage of Final Work 70
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels.
2 Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration.
3 Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. X
4 Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field.
5 Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action.
6 Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields.
7 Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines.
8 Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries.
9 Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 6 6
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 76