Information Package / Course Catalogue
The History of Ottoman Civilization
Course Code: İL368
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To have knowledge about the scope and characteristics of the civilization formed in the Ottoman state and society.

Course Content

All kinds of cultural works produced in the field of Ottoman state understanding, social structure and civilization.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the concept of Ottoman civilization.
2.Understanding of the Ottoman state concept and hierarchy.
3.Obtaining information about the Ottoman understanding of art and its works.
4.Understanding the salient aspects of Ottoman society.
5.Learning the development processes of the Ottoman scientific tradition and its influential scholars.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.İnalcık, Halil, Ottoman Empire, KRONİK KİTAP, İstanbul, 2021.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Explanation and discussion of the concepts of civilization and culture/The relationship of the course with other Theology field courses.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ottoman concept of state
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ottoman state organization and political thought
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ottoman society and its dynamics
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ottoman foundation tradition
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ottoman classical period scientific tradition and scholars.
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ottoman classical period scientific tradition and scholars.
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ottoman classical period scientific tradition and scholars.
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ottoman lenguage
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ottoman classical and modern period literature.
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ottoman classical and modern period literature.
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ottoman art and architecture
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ottoman art of writing and illumination
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ottoman music/A general evaluation of the topics covered throughout the term/period.
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026