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PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ATA201E PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I 3 2 2 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Objective of the course is to help students comprehend the meaning and importance of National Struggle organized and executed by the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Ataturk in order to reach the modern civilizations.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; Basic Concepts, Ottoman Empire and Its Decline, Tanzimat and Constitutional Periods, Ideological Movements in the Final Period of Ottoman State, Tripoli War, Balkan Wars, First World War, Mundros Armistice and Occupations, Birth of National Struggle and National Organizations, Mustafa Kemal Pasha's Samsun Amasya Circular, National Congresses, Announcement of the National Assembly, Opening of the Grand National Assembly, Liberation War, Mudanya Armistice, Lausanne Peace Treaty.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Match the historical and intellectual processes leading to the Turkish Revolution with one another.
Identify the events and actions of the people that shaped the Turkish Revolution.
List the significant factors in the founding process of the Republic of Turkey.
Recall and spell important persons, events and dates in the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Individual Research Introduction to the History of the Revolution, Purpose of Principles of Atatürk's and History of Revolution Course, Basic Concepts, Characteristics of Turkish Revolution Lecture, discussion
2 Literature Review, Individual Research The Reasons that Shaped the Turkish Revolution (Internal Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire (17th and 19th Centuries) Lecture, discussion
3 Literature Review, Individual Research The Reasons that Shaped the Turkish Revolution (Internal Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire (17th and 19th Centuries) Lecture, discussion
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Modernity Movement in Ottoman State During 18th-19th Centuries (Reforms of Selim the Third and Mahmut the Second)- Tanzimat- Reform Decrees, First Constitutional Period, Constitution, Seminar Lecture, discussion
5 Literature Review, Individual Research Ideologies Searching to Save Ottoman State, Status of Ottoman State in the Beginning of 20th Century, Second Constitutional Period, Turco-Italian War, Balkan Wars. Lecture, discussion
6 Literature Review, Individual Research First World War Lecture, discussion
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Mudros Ceasefire Agreement and Its Importance, Organizations Established after Mudros Ceasefire Agreement, Occupation of Izmir Lecture, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Individual Research Period of Congresses (Activities of Mustafa Kemal in Istanbul, Mustafa Kemal's Journey to Samsun, Circulars- Congresses) Lecture, discussion
10 Literature Review, Individual Research Amasya Meeting, Last Ottoman Parliament, National Pact, Occupation of Istanbul Lecture, discussion
11 Literature Review, Individual Research Establishment of TGNA, Reactions to TGNA, Treaty of Sevres. Seminar Lecture, discussion
12 Literature Review, Individual Research Period of Independence War and Fronts (Eastern Front, Southern Front). Lecture, discussion
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Period of Independence War and Fronts (First Inonu Battle and Its Results, Second Inonu Battle, Kutahya-Eskisehir Battles). Lecture, discussion
14 Literature Review, Individual Research Period of Independence War and Fronts (Sakarya Battle, Ankara Agreement, Great Attack.) Lecture, discussion
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Period of Independence War and Fronts (Sakarya Battle, Ankara Agreement, Great Attack.) Lecture, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Barut, M. (2008). Türk Devrimi ve Atatürk İlkeleri. İstanbul: DER Yayınları.
Zürcher, E. J. (2004). Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi. İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
Eroğlu, H. (1982). Türk İnkılap Tarihi. İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
1
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
1
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
1
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
0
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
1
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 13 1 13
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 4 4
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 51
Total Workload of the Course Unit 51
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0