Information Package / Course Catalogue
Political Modernization in Turkey
Course Code: UGYL519
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

The aim of this course is to introduce Turkish political life from the Tanzimat Period to the present.

Course Content

In this course, the development of Turkish Political History, social and political phenomena of Turkish political life, current events and historical events are examined in detail.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ebru GENÇALP
Learning Outcomes
1.The students are familiarized with the historical evolution and development of Turkish political life.
2.The students are informed of the modernization process in the Ottoman era.
3.The students will analyze the role of interventions in Turkish political life.
4.The students will identify and interpret the role of social movements in Turkey after 1960.
5.The students will discuss and explain contemporary issues in Turkish political life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lewis, Bernard (2002) [1961] The Emergence of Modern Turkey (Oxford University Press).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Classical Age of the Ottoman Empire
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Imperial Edict of 1939 and its consequences
Week 4 - Theoretical
The proclamation of the constitutional regime
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Opposition of Young Ottomans and the revolution of 1908
Week 6 - Theoretical
The War of Independence and the proclamation of the Republic
Week 7 - Theoretical
Aspects of the one party regime
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Turkey after World War II
Week 10 - Theoretical
The evolution of the society
Week 11 - Theoretical
The military intervention of 1960
Week 12 - Theoretical
Social movements in Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
The military interventions of 1971 and 1980
Week 14 - Theoretical
Contemporary issues in politics in Turkey
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
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
2
5
3
3
3
3
2
5
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
OÇ-4
2
4
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026