Information Package / Course Catalogue
Penetration of Imperialism to Turkey
Course Code: TRH575
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To understand the development and consequences of imperialism in the historical process, the effects and importance of the flow of history.

Course Content

To investigate the historical roots of dependence on imperialism, which has a decisive influence on the destiny of the country.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mehmet BAŞARAN
Learning Outcomes
1. Recognizing the sources on the topic
2.Learning the concepts of colonial and imperialism
3.Knowledge of the changing position of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries
4.To have information about globalization
5.To examine imperialism policies and objectives and to determine Turkey's position among these policies and targets
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fahir Armaoğlu, XX. Yüzyıl Dünya Tarihi, Alkım Yayınevi, İstanbul 2010
2.Orhan Kurmuş, Emperyalizmin Türkiye'ye Girişi, Ankara 1982.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
To learn concepts of imperialism, development, ideological frame, colonialism and colonism
Week 2 - Theoretical
To learn concepts of imperialism, development, ideological frame, colonialism and colonism
Week 3 - Theoretical
The struggle for domination of the great powers.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Industrial Revolution and Imperialism
Week 5 - Theoretical
Changing political, military relations and policies
Week 6 - Theoretical
England, Germany, America and Soviet Imperialism
Week 7 - Theoretical
World War I
Week 8 - Theoretical
World War I and Türkiye
Week 9 - Theoretical
World War II
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cold war period and its effects on Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
The changing conjuncture after 1980 and the effects on Imperialism Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Imperialism, Africa and the Far East
Week 13 - Theoretical
Imperialism effects in the Middle East and Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Imperialism effects in the Middle East and Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Individual Work112214
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
5
3
3
OÇ-2
3
4
4
OÇ-3
3
5
3
OÇ-4
4
5
3
4
OÇ-5
3
5
3
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026