Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Culture and Civilization
Course Code: TRH582
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

Transfer of Turkish cultural and civilization elements to students.

Course Content

To explain the stages of Turkish Culture and civilization from Central Asia to today.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehending the greatness of Turkish Culture and civilization and its spread to large areas
2.Conveying the concepts of culture and civilization
3.The transportation of Turkish cult from Central Asia to Anatolia will be explained.
4.An understanding of the integrity and continuity of Turkish culture and civilization.
5.The interaction of Turkish culture and civilization with other cultures.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Baykara, Tuncer, Perspectives On Turkish Cultural History
2.baykara, Tuncer, Turkish Culture
3.Kafesoğlu, İbrahim, Turkish National Culture,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Turkish People
Week 2 - Theoretical
The geography of the Turkish nation living
Week 3 - Theoretical
Shelter In Turks
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nutrition in Turkish
Week 5 - Theoretical
Economic economy in Turks
Week 6 - Theoretical
Turkish state organization
Week 7 - Theoretical
The concept of Turkish civilization
Week 8 - Theoretical
Turkish epics and legends
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oguz Khan and the epics of Ergenekon
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dede Korkut Epic
Week 11 - Theoretical
Organization from family to state in Turks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Traces of Turkish culture, Mahmud of Kashgar
Week 13 - Theoretical
Transportation of Turkish culture from Turkestan to Anatolia
Week 14 - Theoretical
Names and Turkistan in Anatolia
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
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026