Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of the Eastern European Turkic States
Course Code: TAR257
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the history of Turkish States established in Eastern Europe. The effect of Turkish States established in Eastern Europe on Europe.

Course Content

Eastern European geography, establishment of the European Hun state, Avars, Tuna Bulgari, Volga Bulgari, Khazars, Napcheons and map information about the effects of the Eastern European Economic Life, the impact of Turks on Eastern European Cultural World, Eastern European and Middle East Turkish world 13. comparative analysis in the 20th century is among the topics of this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ahmet TOKSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.Teaching of Turkish States established in eastern Europe.
2.Emphasis on the political histories of Turkish tribes migrating to Eastern Europe.
3.The effect of Turkish States established in Eastern Europe on Europe.
4.The beginning of the migration of tribes and its impact on Europe.
5.Europe and Turks
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Caferoğlu, Ahmet, Türk Kavimleri, İstanbul 1988.
2.Rasonyi L., Doğu Avrupa’da Türklük, İstanbul 2006.
3.Kurat, Akdes Nimet, IV ve XVIII. yüzyılda Karadeniz’in Kuzeyinde Türk Kavimeleri ve Devletleri, Ankara 1972.
4.Kafesoğlu, İbrahim, Türk Milli Kültürü, İstanbul 1995. .
5.Grousset, R., Bozkır İmparatorluğu, Çev. Reşat Uzmen, İstanbul 1993.
6.Adji,Murat, Kaybolan Millet (Deşt-i Kıpçak Medeniyeti), çev. Zeynep B. Özer, Ankara 2001.
7.Ahmetbeyoğlu, Ali, Avrupa Hun İmparatorluğu Tarihi, İstanbul 2017
8.Rasonyi, L., Türk Devletinin Batıdaki Varisleri ve İlk Müslüman Türkler, Hzl. Ş.K. Seferoğlu-A. Müderrisoğlu, Ankara 1983
9.Rasonyi, L., Tarihte Türklük, Ankara 1988
10.Günaltay, Mim Şemseddin, Mufassal Türk Tarihi, I,II,III, İstanbul 1339
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Giving General Information About Eastern European Turkish History and Examining the Sources
Week 2 - Theoretical
European Hunnic Empire
Week 3 - Theoretical
European Hunnic Empire
Week 4 - Theoretical
European Hunnic Empire
Week 5 - Theoretical
Avar Empire
Week 6 - Theoretical
Bulgarian State
Week 7 - Theoretical
Bulgarian State
Week 8 - Theoretical
Caspian State
Week 9 - Theoretical
Caspian State
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pechenegs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pechenegs
Week 12 - Theoretical
Kipchaks
Week 13 - Theoretical
Kipchaks
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Effects of Turks on Economic Life in Eastern Europe
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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