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 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

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