Information Package / Course Catalogue
Balkan Studies
Course Code: UGYL505
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

Students will be encouraged to do research on the modern Balkan history and will write homework on different topics.

Course Content

From the French Revolution until today, the history of the Balkans will be discussed. Besides the political history of the Balkans, the social and economic history will be examined.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat Necip ARMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Basic knowledge about Balkan history and politics.
2.Gains the ability to conduct scientific research and write homework in scientific method.
3.To be able to define the knowledge at the level of expertise acquired, evaluate and analyze with a critical approach.
4.Be aware of the origins of Balkan nations
5.Question the policies of the great states in the Balkans
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Jelavich, B. (2006). Balkan history: 18th and 19th centuries. Küre.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Balkans in the Late 18th Century
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Serbian Rebellion
Week 3 - Theoretical
Greek Revolt
Week 4 - Theoretical
Wallachia and Bogdan Principalities
Week 5 - Theoretical
Tanzimat and Non-Muslims
Week 6 - Theoretical
Establishment of Bulgarian Exarchism
Week 7 - Theoretical
93 War and the Establishment of Independent Balkan States
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Problem of Macedonia
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Problem of Albania
Week 11 - Theoretical
Balkans in the First World War
Week 12 - Theoretical
Inter-war period
Week 13 - Theoretical
Balkans in the Second World War
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cold War
Week 15 - Theoretical
From the Fall of Socialism to the Present Balkans
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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3
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5
4
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2
4
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3
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026