Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Turkish War of Independence
Course Code: TRH547
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

Using the methodology and research techniques of historical science, to gain the ability to make examination about the National Struggle period which constitutes an important phase of our Revolution History.

Course Content

After the First World War, which caused the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the National Struggle for the liberation of the country and the national sovereignty under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Pasha and the stages of the realization of the national independence are discussed. The process from the end of World War I to the signing of the Lausanne Treaty is included in the course.

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Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about literature about the War of Independence, to be able to evaluate sources comparatively
2.List basic concepts related to War of Independence and interpret these concepts comparatively
3.To be able to explain the effects of the events during the War of Independence on the national and international context
4.Since its Independence War of Turkey to make that assessment to examine how evolution
5.To be able to evaluate the place of Independence War in world history
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts and Descriptions of the War of Independence
Week 2 - Theoretical
Industrial Revolution, Colonialism Activities and Changing World Balances
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ottoman Modernization Initiatives and the Process to World War I
Week 4 - Theoretical
World War I and the evaluation of the Ottoman Empire
Week 5 - Theoretical
Mondros Armistice, the occupation and the occupation of Izmir and its effects on the War of Independence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mustafa Kemal Leadership and Organizing Activities in Anatolia and Congresses
Week 7 - Theoretical
National Oath and Analysis
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Occupation of Istanbul, Opening of the Parliament in Ankara
Week 10 - Theoretical
Establishment of the Regular Army and Armed Struggle Period
Week 11 - Theoretical
Turkish Foreign Policy in the War of Independence
Week 12 - Theoretical
The Financial Resources of the War of Independence
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mudanya Armistice and Lausanne Peace Treaty
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam (Final)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment114216
Individual Work128230
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026