Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Imperial Harem
Course Code: TAR323
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

Harem-i Hümâyûn, the protected and holy place where women continue their daily lives, includes both harem and Enderun. There is a promotional system from the lowest level, the concubine to the mastery. In this course, the main functions of harem which is mentioned in various movies, novels and theaters will be examined. This course focuses on the Ottoman palace (Sultan, Harem, Enderun, Divan-ı hümayun and its offices), which is also the place of administration of the Ottoman Empire. Unlike the wrong ones, the Harem will be considered an institution.

Course Content

The institutional evaluation of the Ottoman Harem Organization.

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