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PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ATA202E PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II 4 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. GÖRSEV SÖNMEZ
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 learn about the features and similar concepts of the Turkish Revolution, Reforms made by the Ottoman Empire before the Turkish Revolution, The importance of Atatürk's reforms, the emergence of the Kemalist thought system and its effect on the revolutions of new Turkish Republic, the Turkish War of Independence and the threats to the Republic and Atatürk's reforms.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; reforms in the political field, reforms in the field of law, reforms in the field of education and culture, reforms in the economic field, reforms in the social field, Atatürk’ s principles, Turkish foreign policy in the period of Ataturk, Turkey in the World War II, Turkey between 1950-1960.

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

Define the reforms and novelties of Republic of Turkey.
Match the reforms and revolutions of Ataturk with his ideological heritage.
Explain the principles of Ataturk and the reforms related with these.
Recall and spell the important events, persons, institutions and dates in the history of Turkey, with a focus on developments in the first years of Republic of Turkey.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Individual Research Turkish Revolution (Modernization Movements in the New Turkish Republic), Political revolutions, Abolition of Sultanate, Declaration of Republic and Concept of Republic, Abolition of Caliphate, 1924 Constitution Narration, discussion
2 Literature Review, Individual Research Reforms in Social and Health areas, Clothing Regulation, Law on Hats, Law on Family Names, Abolition of Religious Orders, Closure of Islamic Monasteries, Zawiyah and Tombs, Changes in Calendar, Time and Measurement System, Women Rights and Development Narration, discussion
3 Literature Review, Individual Research Reform in Law, Acceptance of Civil Law, Concepts of State of Law and Supremacy of Law Narration, discussion
4 Literature Review, Individual Research Reforms in Cultural and Educational Fields, Reform of Letters, Language and History, Reform of Education and Its Importance, Principles that have to be applied in Education Narration, discussion
5 Literature Review, Individual Research Reforms in Economy, Economic Principles in Early Republican Turkey, Izmir Economics Congress, Mixed Economy Project, Relative Liberalism Between 1923-1929, Etatism Between 1929-1939 Narration, discussion
6 Literature Review, Individual Research Kemalist thought system and The Founding Principles of New Turkey, Total Independence, National Sovereignty, Nationalism Narration, discussion
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Secularism, Republicanism, Populism Narration, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Individual Research Etatism, Reformism Narration, discussion
10 Literature Review, Individual Research Foreign Policy during Ataturk, General Conjuncture of the Period Narration, discussion
11 Literature Review, Individual Research General Characteristics and Priorities of Turkish Foreign Policy, Factual Developments, Issues Related with Treaty of Lausanne, Mosul Problem with England Narration, discussion
12 Literature Review, Individual Research Relations with France and Hatay Problem, Population Exchange with Greece and Etabli Conflict and Solution, Turkey and Soviet Union Narration, discussion
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Policies Against the Threat of new War, Membership of Turkey into League of Nations, Balcan Pact, Sadabad Pact, Montreux Convention on Straits, Connections Between Domestic and Foreign Policy Narration, discussion
14 Literature Review, Individual Research World in Blocks and Turkey, Developments in Domestic and Foreign Policy Between 1939-1960 Narration, discussion
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Political and Social Developments in Turkey Between 1960-1980 Narration, 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. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
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
Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.
0
2
Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.
1
2
Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.
1
2
Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.
0
2
Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.
1
2
Participates in trainings related to field at international level.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.
1
2
Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.
0
3
Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.
0
4
Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.
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 7 1 7
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 1 5 5
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 1 1 1
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 5 5
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 5 5
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 27 0 53
Total Workload of the Course Unit 53
Workload (h) / 25.5 2,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0