HIST305 ADVANCED OTTOMAN PALEOGRAPHY & DIPLOMATICS I

Course Code:2400305
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (4.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:History
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜÇLÜ TÜLÜVELİ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to improve students' reading knowledge of the printed and handwritten texts in the Ottoman language.


Course Content

i. Studies on critical additions of manuscripts and their transcriptions. ii. Information concerning Ottoman archives iii. Studies on newspapers and journals for the period between 1860-1928. iv. The grammar and spelling of the old Anatolian Turkish v. Historical development of Turkish written in Arabic script with particular emphasis to its last phase. vi. An overview of Hat (manuscript) art.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to read, interpret, and analyze printed and handwritten Ottoman documents
  • Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to archival materials
  • Students can create narratives about the past based on primary Ottoman archival documents

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1are familiar with general world historical periods and trends; demonstrate knowledge of key facts, ideas, societies, organizations, cultures, structures and processes related to a variety of historical contexts.
2are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically.
3are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches.
4are able to generate research questions and conduct independent historical research by locating and analyzing primary and/or secondary sources; can construct viable arguments based on source interpretation.
5have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish.
6are able to present research results both in oral and written form.
7are able to work individually or as part of a team.
8are equipped with academic ethics.
9are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions.

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