HIST413 HISTORY OF THE MODERNITY IN MIDDLE EAST
| Course Code: | 2400413 |
| 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 analyze the transformation of the Middle East in the context of modernity, focusing on the 19th-century Ottoman Empire, economic development, political changes, and the emergence of nation-states. It examines key theories of nationalism, the role of the military in state formation, and the impact of religious movements on political structures. Through a critical engagement with historical sources and theoretical frameworks, students will develop a nuanced understanding of how modernity shaped the Middle East and its long-term implications.
Course Content
The Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, economic development and political changes, theories of nation, nationalism and the nation-state, the emergence of nation-states in the Middle East, the role of the military in the nation-state formation, politics of religious resurrection will be analyzed in this course. Prerequisite: Advanced level students with at least one course in history and interest in Near and Middle Eastern economy politics and international relations.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Explain the key economic and political transformations of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
Analyze the theories of nation, nationalism, and the nation-state in the context of the Middle East.
Evaluate the factors that contributed to the emergence of nation-states in the region.
Assess the role of the military in state formation and modernization efforts.
Examine the political impact of religious revivalism in shaping modern Middle Eastern societies.
Critically engage with primary and secondary sources to interpret the historical processes of modernity in the Middle East.
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