Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Research Assistant Müzeyyen Ezel ÜNAL ÖZDEMİR

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain the similarities and differences between Turkish state and society in different time periods.
2) Evaluate the state's approach to society and citizens on the one hand, and on the other reflect on the approach's impact on contemporary issues in Turkey.
3) Gain awareness and sensitivity about different identities, life choices and ideas.
4) Analyze a particular case study about Turkey thoroughly.
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	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This class discusses two subjects: the state and the society. On the one hand we will investigate how the state in Turkey has transformed itself from an Islamic multi-ethnic empire to a secular Turkish nation state. On the other hand, we will pay close attention to the process which transformed Ottoman subjects into Turkish citizens. By discussing continuities and ruptures that have happened during these transformations, this class seeks to shed light on major issues of contemporary Turkey.

Weekly Schedule

1) The Relation between the Kağan and the Community in the ancient Turkish States
2) The Relation between the Sultan and the Subject in the Ottoman Empire
3) The Relation between Nation State and Turkish Citizen after the Republic
4) Multi Party Democracy and Political Parties
5) Politics of Urbanization and Migration
6) Turkish Military and Politics
7) Secularism, Religion and State
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Gender Politics
10) Neo-liberal Transformation of the State after 1980
11) The Issue of Democratization and Ethnic Minorities
12) The Problem of Democratization and Religious Minorities
13) The State and Civil Society Organizations
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	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
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
Modern Turkey: State and Society	ULI316	Elective	Bachelor's degree	3	Spring	4