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PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ATA202 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION 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 Prof. İSMET GALİP YOLCUOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Recognizing the characteristics of the Turkish Revolution and similar concepts, the reforms made by the Ottoman Empire before the Turkish Revolution, the importance of Atatürk's Revolutions, the emergence of the Kemalist thought system and its effect on the reforms to be made by the new Turkish Republic, Turkish War of Independence and the Republic and Atatürk's Revolutions. It is aimed to gain information about learning the elements that threaten the human life.
Contents of the Course Unit: Turkish Revolution (Modernization Movements in the New Turkish State), Political Revolutions, Abolition of Sultanate, Proclamation of the Republic and the Concept of the Republic, Abolition of the Caliphate, 1924 Constitution, Revolutions in the Field of Social and Health, Dress Regulation, Hat Law, Surname Law, Abolition of Sects, Lodge, Tomb Closing of Zawiyas and Zawiyas, Calendar, Clock, Changes in the Measurement System, Women's Rights and Development, Revolution in the Field of Law, Adoption of the Civil Code, Concepts of the State of Law and the Rule of Law, Revolutions in the Field of Culture and Education, Revolution in Letters, Language and History, Educational Revolution and Its Importance , Principles to be Applied in Education, Revolutions Made in the Field of Economics, Economic Goals in Early Republican Turkey, İzmir Economic Congress, Mixed Economy Project, Relative Liberalism between 1923 and 1929, Statism between 1929 and 1939, Kemalist Thought System and the Founder of New Turkey Principles, Policies Against the Rising Threat of War, Blocky Yesterday or Turkey, Political and Social Developments in Turkey Between 1960 and 1980.

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

Examines reforms and innovations brought by the Republic of Turkey.
Associates the reforms and revolutions made by Atatürk with the intellectual legacy of the great leader Atatürk.
Explains Atatürk's principles and related reforms.
Conveys important events, people, institutions and dates in the history of the country, mainly the developments in the first years of the Republic of Turkey.
Explains the effects of developments in Europe and the world on the Republic of Turkey.
Examines the situation of 21st century 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 Lecture, 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 Lecture, discussion
3 Literature Review, Individual ResearchBarut Reform in Law, Acceptance of Civil Law, Concepts of State of Law and Supremacy of Law Lecture, 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 Lecture, 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 Lecture, discussion
6 Literature Review, Individual Research Kemalist thought system and The Founding Principles of New Turkey, Total Independence, National Sovereignty, Nationalism Lecture, discussion
7 Literature Review, Individual Research Secularism, Republicanism, Populism Lecture, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Individual Research Statism, Reformism Lecture, discussion
10 Literature Review, Individual Research Ataturk's Foreign Policy, General Conjuncture of the Period Lecture, discussion
11 Literature Review, Individual Research General Qualities and Priorities of Turkish Foreign Policy, Factual Developments, Topics Related to Lausanne Treaty, Problem of Mosul with England Lecture, discussion
12 Literature Review, Individual Research Relations with France and Hatay Problem, Population Exchange with Greece and Etabli Negligence and Solution, Turkey and Soviet Union Lecture, discussion
13 Literature Review, Individual Research Politics Developed Against Rising War Tehdidine, Membership of the Turkish Nation, Balkan Pact, Sadabat Pact, Montreux Straits Convention, Links Between Internal and External Politics Lecture, discussion
14 Literature Review, Individual Research Blocked World and Turkey, Between 1939 -1960 Developments in Internal and External Politics Lecture, discussion
15 Literature Review, Individual Research Political and Social Developments between 1960-1980 in Turkey Lecture, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Barut, M. (2008). Turkish Revolution and Atatürk's Principles. Istanbul: DER Publications.
Zürcher, E. J. (2004). History of Modernizing Turkey. Istanbul: İletişim Publications.
Eroglu, H. (1982). Turkish Revolution History. Istanbul: National Education Printing House.

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
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
1
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
0
3
Gains knowledge of social welfare policy and social welfare services.
1
4
Gains knowledge of legislation, professional ethical principles and values.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about performing an evidence-based social work intervention for clients with different characteristics at individual, family, group and community levels.
1
2
Gains knowledge to communicate effectively with client systems and to use communication tools in the process of social work practice.
0
3
Gains knowledge about research methods and techniques in social work.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to think critically, analyze, and synthesize.
0
2
Gains the ability to conduct social work research, benefit from research results, and interpret professional literature.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains the ability to perform evidence-based social work practice at the generalist level with client groups.
0
2
Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to use relevant information and other technologies in the context of social work practice.
0
3
Gains the ability to perform social work interventions for client systems at the individual, family, group and community level and to report and record these interventions.
0
4
Gains the ability to perform managerial tasks, establish inter-institutional relations, cooperation, and coordination, and develop joint services through the application of modern management knowledge and techniques.
1
5
By accepting the positive value of difference, the ability to practice on the basis of similarities and differences is gained.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The knowledge of social work areas can be used, and the social work intervention is carried out independently.
1
2
Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in social work practices.
0
3
Provides guidance and counseling for the professional practice and development of social work students and newly graduated social workers.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach.
1
2
A positive attitude towards lifelong learning is developed.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Opinions on social work issues and problem solutions can be shared verbally and in writing with relevant people and institutions, with people from the same or different professions, and with quantitative and qualitative data.
0
2
Can organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility.
0
3
Monitors and evaluates the events/developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the fields of social work.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines the duties, authorities, rights, and responsibilities related to the social work profession.
1
2
Acts in accordance with the legislation, professional ethical principles, and standards.
1
3
Carries out its practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
0
4
The conceptual framework, perspectives, theoretical approaches, and models are used to guide the implementation of each level of social work intervention.
1
5
The development of social work as a science and profession is supported.
0
6
With knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes, society is modeled, and a lifelong learning approach is adopted.
1
7
Acts in accordance with the quality management and processes in line with the modern management approach in human service organizations.
0
8
Carries out the practices in social work areas with environmental awareness.
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 14 1 14
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 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 3 3
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 3 3
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 0 51
Total Workload of the Course Unit 51
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0