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HISTORY OF TURKISH ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SKY424 HISTORY OF TURKISH ADMINISTRATION 5 3 3 5

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 : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to improve aptitude for examining, starting from the pre-Islamic period, the transformation of elements of development and change in the history of Turkish administration under the effects of Islamic civilization, the civilizations in Anatolia and the process of Westernisation and the transformation of Turkish state organization in history.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in the pre-Islamic Turkish states, the effect of Islam in Turkish state organization, Byzantine and Iranian influence in Turkish state organization, Abbasid and Umayyad effect in Turkish state organization, Asian Type Production Style, Administration Structures of Seljuk and Ottoman, Ottoman administrative heritage in the early Republican period and the reflections of the Turkish-Islamic State tradition, organization and management structure of the state of Turkey.

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

Explain the cultural and political heritage of Turkish Administrative Structure.
Describe the old Turkish State Organization.
Compare the governing structures of Seljuk, Ottoman and Turkey.
Relate the fundamental foundations of the governance structure in Turkish-Islamic States with the structure and organization of the government of Turkey.
Relate the current developments in Turkish Public Administration within historical context.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Contents of Administration History, Relations Between Public, State and Administration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Management Structure in Old Turks (Huns) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Management Structure in Old Turks (Gokturks) Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook the effect of Islam in Turkish state organization Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Byzantine and Iranian influence in Turkish state organization Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Abbasid and Umayyad effect in Turkish state organization Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Asian Type Production Style Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration Structures of Seljuk - I Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration Structures of Seljuk – II Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration Structures of Ottoman – I Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Administration Structures of Ottoman – II Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Ottoman Administrative Heritage in The Early Republican Period and The Reflections of The Turkish-Islamic State Tradition Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Organization and Management Structure of The State of Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion & Research
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ortaylı, I. Vd. (2008). Turkiye Teskilat ve Idare Tarihi, Cedit Nesriyat, Istanbul
Lewis B. (2015). Modern Turkiye’nin Dogusu, (Trsn. Turna B.), Arkadas Publications, Ankara
Eroglu F. (2018). Turk Yonetim Tarihi ve Dusuncesi, Beta, Istanbul
Divitcioglu, S. (2015). Asya Uretim Tarzı ve Osmanli Toplumu (Alfa: Istanbul).
Lewis B. (2002). Emergence of Modern Turkey, 3rd Edition, UK: Oxford University Press

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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
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 6 5 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 5 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0