Information Package / Course Catalogue
Contemporary Philosophy of History
Course Code: FEL354
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To show the connection between history and the social sciences and the critical aspect of social sciences based on these connections.

Course Content

The relation between history and historiography is discussed in the context of historical epistemology and the relation between history as a form of knowledge and philosophy is shown.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Burak SAYIN
Learning Outcomes
1.Acquiring knowledge about historical epistemology.
2.To comprehend the relationship between history and society.
3.Understanding the relation between history and historiography.
4.Acquiring knowledge about the Annales School.
5.Acquiring knowledge about contemporary theoretical discussions concerning history.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Carr, E. H. Tarih Nedir?, (Çev. Misket Gizem Gürtürk), İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 1987.
2.Veyne, P. Tarih Nasıl Yazılır? (Çev. N. Özyıldırım). Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2023.
3.Braudel, F. Tarih Üzerine Yazılar (Çev. M.A. Kılıçbay). Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara, 2016.
4.Burke, P. Annales Okulu: Fransız Devrim Tarihi (Çev. M. Küçük). Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara, 2014.
5.Breisach, E. Tarihyazımı (Çev. H. Kocaoluk). Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul, 2022.
6.Maza, S. Tarihi Düşünmek Geçmişin Değişen Eşkâli (Çev. Ç. Sümer). Fol Kitap, Ankara, 2022.
7.Löwith, K. Tarihte Anlam (Çev. C. Turan). Say Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is History?
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Narrative, event, documents.
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
History as a form knowledge.
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Historical facts.
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Is historical knowledge possible?
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Chronics and interpretation in history.
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Historical consciousness: Croce and Collingwood.
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 8 - Theoretical
The conception of history in 20th century.
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Annales School.
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 10 - Theoretical
History and other social sciences.
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
The relation of history and philosophy in contemporary age.
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Longue durée in history.
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 13 - Theoretical
History and sociology.
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review.
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, Internet and Library Research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment140228
Individual Work150230
Midterm Examination125126
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026