Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Anıl ÖZTOP

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Discuss different modernity theories.
2) Explore different modernization processes in Turkey.
3) Investigate the impact of Turkish Modernization on a wide variety of contemporary issues.
4) Analyze a particular case study related to Turkish Modernization.
5) Use different research tools and presentation techniques.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	2	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle
	4	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle
	5	High	High	High	Middle	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course tackles the major political, social and economic results of the modernization process, which began with the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century and went through great transformations after the establishment of the Turkish Republic. While discussing different theoretical approaches to modernity, a particular emphasis will be given to developing a critical approach to Classical Modernization Theory.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Theoretical Discussions
3) Ottoman Modernization
4) Kemalist Modernization and the Republic
5) Urbanization and Migration
6) Political Economy of Turkish Industrialization
7) Modernization and Gender Regimes
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The Role of Military in Turkish Modernization
10) Neoliberal globalization and the rise of Islamic bourgeoisie
11) Islamic Modernization and Islamic Communities
12) Arabesque and the Popular Culture
13) Postmodernity
14) Student Presentations
15) Student Presentations
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Turkish Modernization	ULI410	Elective	Bachelor's degree	4	Spring	4