HIST230 CONTEMPORARY TURKEY:HISTORICAL PERSP.OF POLITCS&CULTURE
| Course Code: | 2400230 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | History |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ŞEFİKA AKİLE ZORLU DURUKAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- To provide students with a foundational understanding of modern Turkish history from the late Ottoman Empire to the present.
- To analyze the political, economic, and cultural transformations that have shaped Turkey’s development.
- To examine the role of key historical figures, institutions, and ideologies in the formation of the Turkish nation-state.
- To explore the interplay between tradition and modernity, as well as the impact of globalization on Turkish society.
- To foster critical thinking and comparative analysis skills by engaging with historical sources and scholarly debates.
Course Content
A survey of contemporary Turkish history designed specifically for METUs exchange and visiting students. It covers the historical, political and cultural developments of modern Turkey from the late 19th century Ottoman Empire to the present. The course introduces historical and socio-political reasons for the establishment of the nation state and economic progress in Turkey and deals with issues of cultural exchange, religion, industrialisation and education.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of major historical events and political developments in modern Turkey.
- Identify and analyze the key factors contributing to the formation of the Turkish Republic and its socio-political evolution.
- Assess the impact of cultural exchange, religion, and industrialization on Turkey’s modernization process.
- Critically evaluate different historiographical perspectives on contemporary Turkish history.
- Apply historical and political analysis to contemporary issues in Turkey.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | are 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. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | are familiar with existing scholarly literature, historiography and historical methodology; and have developed the ability to approach them critically. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | are acquainted with interdisciplinary approaches. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | are 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. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | have developed sufficient English language skills; additionally, they have acquired the skill to read both printed texts and manuscripts in Ottoman Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | are able to present research results both in oral and written form. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | are able to work individually or as part of a team. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | are equipped with academic ethics. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | are aware of modern day issues and current events; have the skills and knowledge to generate informed opinions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution