Information Package / Course Catalogue
The History of Turkish-Islamic States
Course Code: İL378
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 provide information about the states founded by the Turks.

Course Content

Establishments, sovereignty areas and activities of Turkish states in history.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing the Turks got acquainted with the Islamic religion.
2.Information is obtained about the Islamization process of the Turks.
3.Information about the first Turkish-Islamic states is obtained.
4.The place and importance of the Turks in Islamic history is understood.
5.The contributions of the Seljuks to Islamic civilization are learned.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çetin Osman,History of Turkish-Islamic States, Emin Yayınları, Bursa, 2022.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
A General Overview of Turkic Pre-Islamic History./The course's connection to other courses in the field of Theology
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Turks' Acceptance of Islam (Relations).
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Acceptance of Islam by the Turks (Islamization Process).
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tulunids
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Ikhshidid dynasty and Saj Dynasty
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Volga Bulgarian Khanate
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Political History of the Karakhanids
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Culture and Civilization in the Karakhanids
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Political History and Institutions of the Ghaznavids
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political History of the Seljuks
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Culture and Civilization in the Seljuks
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anatolian Seljuks
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Political History and Institutions of the Khwarezmshahs
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Week 14 - Theoretical
The place of Turkish states in the general history of Islam/A general review of the subjects handled throughout the period.
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Book, article, and internet research.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026