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

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ATA201 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION I 3 2 2 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to gain the understanding of the meaning and importance of the Turk Independence War and to gain knowledge about revolutions and reforms carried out by Atatürk towards the aim of bringing the Turkish nation to the level of contemporary civilization.
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 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 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles Chapters 1-4; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution 1-2. The Reasons that Shaped the Turkish Revolution (External Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire (17th and 19th Centuries) Lecture, discussion
3 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles Chapters 1-4; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution 1-2. The Reasons that Shaped the Turkish Revolution (Internal Reasons for the Decline of the Ottoman Empire (17th and 19th Centuries) Lecture, discussion
4 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles Chapters 1-4; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution 1-2. 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 Zürcher, Modernization of Turkey's history, Part 1 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 Eroğlu,Turkish Revolution History, Chapter 3-4 First World War Lecture, discussion
7 Zürcher, Modernization of Turkey's history, Part 1 Mudros Ceasefire Agreement and Its Importance, Organizations Established after Mudros Ceasefire Agreement, Occupation of Izmir Lecture, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Eroğlu, Turkish Revolution History, Chapter 3-4 Period of Congresses (Activities of Mustafa Kemal in Istanbul, Mustafa Kemal's Journey to Samsun, Circulars- Congresses) Lecture, discussion
10 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk's Principles Chapter 5; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution 1-2. Amasya Meeting, Last Ottoman Parliament, National Pact, Occupation of Istanbul Lecture, discussion
11 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk's Principles Chapter 5; Eroğlu, Turkish Revolution History Chapter 3; Zürcher, Chapter 2 Establishment of TGNA, Reactions to TGNA, Treaty of Sevres. Seminar Lecture, discussion
12 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk's Principles Chapter 5; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution Chapter 4-5; Zürcher, Chapter 2 Period of Independence War and Fronts (Eastern Front, Southern Front). Lecture, discussion
13 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk's Principles Chapter 5; Eroğlu, Turkish Revolution History Chapter 5; Zürcher, Chapter 2 Period of Independence War and Fronts (First Inonu Battle and Its Results, Second Inonu Battle, Kutahya-Eskisehir Battles). Lecture, discussion
14 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles Chapter 7; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution Chapter 6; Zürcher, Chapter 2 Period of Independence War and Fronts (Sakarya Battle, Ankara Agreement, Great Attack.) Lecture, discussion
15 Barut, Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles Chapter 8; Eroğlu, History of Turkish Revolution Chapter 7; Zürcher, Chapter 2 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
List the history of communication, mass media, communication theories and leading theorists.
2
2
List the historical, social and cultural types of communication and explain the related concepts.
2
3
Define the important points of the history and theories of communication through daily life practices and social life.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Compare the traditional media and new media economic policies.
1
2
Interpret digital culture with constantly updated and self-renewing topics.
0
3
Interpret the technical, socio-political and legal aspects of cyber security issues in the field of new media.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of communication history, communication theories, traditional and new media channels.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prepare web pages with CSS codes.
0
2
Produce creative content in new media environments, create an image and sound and practical studies about programming.
0
3
Analyze the sub-texts and their semantics of the studies presented to the society by mass media.
1
4
Use qualitative and quantitative elements to construct arguments on studies in the field of communication.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Manage social media accounts of brands, corporate firms and public institutions thanks to its advanced knowledge in content production and user experience.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Review local and foreign studies in the field of New Media. Creates innovative works in his/her field.
0
2
Criticize the effects of social media activities on socio-political field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan scientific studies in any area that can be encountered in different disciplines and transfer them to people from different disciplines.
1
2
Determine how much of the content produced by the media is right and wrong.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follows the developments that have begun to guide the present and the future such as "Software". Produce various software products for different sectors.
0
2
Design using new architectures of big data processing systems.
0
3
Determine the logic of operation of artificial intelligence algorithms and determines the possible effects on media and indirectly society.
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