HIST365 19 TH CENTURY OTTOMAN EUROPEAN RELATIONS
| Course Code: | 2400365 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. RECEP BOZTEMUR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to examine the political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between the Ottoman Empire and European states in the 19th century. It explores key themes such as the impact of European diplomacy on the Ottoman Empire, the effects of modernization and reform movements, military conflicts, trade relations, and intellectual exchanges. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, students will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of Ottoman-European interactions and their long-term consequences.
Course Content
The evolution of the relations of the Ottoman Empire with the Great Powers of the 19th Century; the Eastern Question and what this meant to the Great Powers; the Concert of Europe as the niveau of the European Union; the inclusion of the Ottoman Empire into the European Community in 1856 and the unacceptable demands of the Western Powers vis-á-vis the Ottoman State; the process of partition of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the 19th century.
Course Learning Outcomes
Explain the major political, economic, and cultural dynamics that shaped Ottoman-European relations in the 19th century.
Analyze the role of European diplomacy and interventions in Ottoman affairs, including treaties, alliances, and conflicts.
Evaluate the impact of Ottoman modernization efforts (Tanzimat reforms) on its relations with European powers.
Assess how European perceptions of the Ottoman Empire influenced policies and public discourse in Europe.
Develop historical arguments regarding the mutual influences between the Ottoman Empire and Europe during the 19th century.
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