Information Package / Course Catalogue
From Tradition to Modernite
Course Code: TRDE641
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

Investigate the concepts of tradition and modernity.Discussion of the Eastern and Western descriptions. meaning and evaluation of Orientalism.

Course Content

To understand the tradition in the process. Investigate the concepts of tradition and modernity.Discussion of the Eastern and Western descriptions. meaning and evaluation of Orientalism.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the definitions of tradition
2.Understanding the definitions of modernity
3.To be able to discuss the concepts of east and west
4.Discussing about tradition and modernity on the litarature.
5.Discussing about tradition and modernity on the Turkish litarature.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Acquaintance and examination of the course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Discussion of the concepts of tradition and modernity. Is this a relationship of opposition
Week 3 - Theoretical
Tradition and modernity in the construction of identity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tradition and modernity in the construction of national identity. In the process of modernization of the different attitudes
Week 5 - Theoretical
East-West concepts within the framework of 1st Nations
Week 6 - Theoretical
East-West concepts 2. Within the framework of religions
Week 7 - Theoretical
East-West opposition 1 within the framework of 1st Nations
Week 8 - Theoretical
East-West opposition 2 Within the framework of religions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Orientalism. perspective on Europe
Week 10 - Theoretical
Orientalism, perspective on Chinese culture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Orientalism, perspective on Turkish Culture
Week 12 - Theoretical
Orientalism, perspective on Arab culture
Week 13 - Theoretical
Tradition of building
Week 14 - Theoretical
An overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%60
Midterm Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150151
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026