Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of Turkish Culture
Course Code: SBE728
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To learn the basic concepts of culture and civilization, to learn the elements that make up Turkish Culture, To comprehend the historical development and change of Turkish Culture, Turkish Culture in world cultures To evaluate its place and importance.

Course Content

The concepts of culture and civilization, historical change and development of Turkish culture, the main elements of culture, The impact of Turkish culture on world culture, its place and importance among world cultures.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn the basic concepts of culture and civilization
2.Comprehend which elements Turkish Culture consists of
3.Comprehend the historical development and change of Turkish Culture
4.Evaluate the place and importance of Turkish Culture in world cultures
5.Learn the basic concepts of culture and civilization
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turan, Ş.1994, Türk Kültür Tarihi. Bilgi yayınevi, Ankara
2.Ögel, B. Türk Kültürünün Gelişim Çağları
3.Kafesoğlu, İ. 1984,Türk Milli Kültürü. Boğaziçi yayınları ,İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts of culture and civilization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Main features of Turkish culture and civilization
Week 3 - Theoretical
Historical change and development of Turkish culture
Week 4 - Theoretical
The main elements of culture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Language as an element of culture
Week 6 - Theoretical
Writing as an element of culture
Week 7 - Theoretical
Religion in Turkish culture
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Science in Turkish culture
Week 10 - Theoretical
Art in Turkish culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Economic and social life in Turkish culture
Week 12 - Theoretical
Imaret, foundation, Ahilik in Turkish culture
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clothing in Turkish culture
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clothing in Turkish culture
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Review
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment3219
Midterm Examination1437
Board Examination18311
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026