| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | REK103 | | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The purpose of this course is to teach the major principles of Ataturk and Turkish Revolution. Turkish Revolution as well as the principles of Ataturk are very important for Turkish education system. From the primary school through the University education, this subject is taken very seriously and it is compulsory for all students. Therefore this university level class aims to teach and directs students to understand these principles in detail. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üy. Serdar Göktaş |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To understand and evaluate the reasons of the transition from an Empire to a Nation State | | 2 | To understand how Turkey, in minds of Ataturk, can reach the levels of civilized nations | | 3 | The ability to evaluate the current issues with historical knowledge | | 4 | To gain the knowledge of political science and international relations | | 5 | To benefit from different sources |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| This class starts with the first years of the new Republic and examines the results of the National Independence, elimination of the Sultanate and the creation of the new Republic. Then it focuses on the reforms in educational, cultural, social and economic areas and the strategy of Turkish Revolution as well as the formation process of these revolutions. After teaching various internal and external political events during the Presidency of Atatürk, the class finishes with the death of Ataturk and the Second World War. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | The concept of the Republic, the declaration of the Republic. | | | | 2 | Political reforms: elimination of the Caliphate, democracy tries and reactions to the transition period, the assassination attempt of Ataturk, the Sheikh Said rebellion, and the events of Menemen. | | | | 3 | The reforms in the social field: Revolution of Hat, the closure of dervish lodges, Calendar, and the law of the time and surname | | | | 4 | The reforms in the field of education and culture. | | | | 5 | Reforms in Economic | | | | 6 | Reforms in law | | | | 7 | Reforms in Economic | | | | 8 | Atatürk period in Turkish foreign policy: the Montreux Straits Agreement, to join the motherland of Hatay, Turkey's bilateral relations with other countries | | | | 9 | Personal characteristics of Atatürk and the Kemalist thought system | | | | 10 | The basic principles of the Republic | | | | 11 | The basic principles of the Republic | | | | 12 | The basic principles of the Republic | | | | 13 | Second World War and Turkey | | | | 14 | Domestic politics in Turkey after Ataturk (1938-1960) | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| - |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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