Political History of Turkey
Political History
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political History of Turkey | SIT115 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Research Assistant Müzeyyen Ezel ÜNAL ÖZDEMİR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyze the historical perspective of Turkish political life.
2) Comment on political events during Ottoman Era.
3) Comment on political events during Atatürk Era.
4) Discuss the developments in Turkish political life between 1938-1980.
5) Evaluate political developments after 1980.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Political History Ottoman History European History Political Ideas History European History
Course Contents
The aim of this course is to introduce key debates and themes for comprehending the politics of Turkey and special attention will be given to the examination of cultural context, institutional structure, socio-political processes, as well as movements and developments that affect the shaping of the political system of the country. Since this course is being taught in Turkey, the students need to employ the surrounding social environment to enhance available conventional pedagogical tools. Therefore, in addition to classroom lectures based upon the scheduled readings, the students will be encouraged to share their appropriate personal/local experiences for the group discussions. The weekly course content is organized thematically as well as chronologically, which seeks to maximize student participation, in addition to remaining faithful to comparative methodology.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required