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  Course Description
Course Name : Atatürks Principles and History of Türkish Revolut

Course Code : GK 414

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : To understand and evaluate the reasons of the transition from an Empire to a Nation State
To understand how Turkey, in minds of Ataturk, can reach the levels of civilized nations
The ability to evaluate the current issues with historical knowledge
To gain the knowledge of political science and international relations
To benefit from different sources and analyze them
Ability to adapting to new issues, producing new ideas, making a decision and solving problems
To make the synthesis of universal values and national values
To evaluate the Turkish modernization process correctly

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : From the primary school through the University education, this subject is taken very seriously and it is compulsory for all students.

Course Contents : To understand and evaluate the reasons of the transition from an Empire to a Nation State

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The concept of the Republic, the declaration of the Republic The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
2 Political reforms: elimination of the Caliphate, democracy tries and reactions to the transition period, the assassination attempt of Ataturk, the Sheikh Said rebellion, and the events of Menemen The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
3 The reforms in the social field:, Closing of dervish lodges and shrines, The Revolution of Headgear and Outfit, Surname Act The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
4 The reforms in the field of education and culture, Integration of education, Adoption of the new Turkish alphabet Establishment of the Turkish Language and Historical Societies The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
5 Reforms in Economic Field; Abolishment of old taxation laws Implementing First and Second Development Plans The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
6 Juridical Reforms; Abolishment of the Canon Law, Instating the new Turkish Civil Code and other legislation to suit secular order The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
7 Atatürk period in Turkish foreign policy: the League of Nations and Turkey, the Balkan Entente, Sadabad Pact The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
8 Examen The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Multiple-choice test
9 Atatürk period in Turkish foreign policy: The Montreux Straits Agreement, Hatay Question The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
10 Turkey´s bilateral relations with other countries and The Second World War The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
11 Domestic politics in Turkey after Ataturk’s Period (1938-1960) The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
12 Atatürk´s Principles; Republicanism and Nationalism The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
13 Atatürk´s Principles; Populism and Secularism The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
14 Atatürk´s Principles; Statism and Reformism The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
15 Overall Review of the Course The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Lecture, question and answer, discussion
16/17 Examen The textbook and the relevant topics in suggested sources Multiple-choice test


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Komisyon, Atatürk İlkeleri ve Devrim Tarihi II,
 Uludağ Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2.008
 Atatürk´ün Söylev ve Demeçleri, I-III, Atatürk Araştırma Merkezi, Ankara 1997
 Bernard Lewis, Modern Türkiye´nin Doğuşu, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yay., Ankara 1.993
 İsmet Görgülü, Ana Hatlarıyla Türk İstiklal Harbi, Kastaş Yayınları, İstanbul 1.985
 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Söylev, I-II, (Haz. HV Velidedeoğlu), Çağdaş Yay., İstanbul 1988
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understands the characterictics of the development of students at primary and secondary schools 0
2 Defines basic terms and principles of linguistics, French linguistics and foreign language education. 0
3 Evaluates French teaching and related developments from different aspects by using scientific methods and techniques. 0
4 Describes the cultural factors that may affect French teaching comparatively 0
5 Describes the field and funtions of French as a foreign language. 0
6 Describes the methods of scientific data production in foreign langıage education 0
7 Describes the French Language Education Programme and the methods, strategies and techniques used within this programme. 0
8 Describes the applications related to active communication with students. 2
9 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ creative thinking and problem solving skills. 3
10 Plans teaching and learning process considering individual differences and subject fields. 0
11 Uses information Technologies effectively in both teaching planning and learning process. 2
12 Uses methods and techniques efficiently required for student centered education considering students´ individual and cultural differences. 0
13 Observes students´ progress by using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. 0
14 Takesresponsibility individually or within a group to solve problems confronted in French language. 0
15 Becomes a sensitive citizen towards school, society and world problems. 0
16 Evaluates gathered information with a critical attitude by obtaining self-learning skills. 0
17 Has a good communication with his/her students, collegues, school management and families. 0
18 Uses information and communication technologies related to French language education effectively. 0
19 Thinks about proficiency in French teaching and attempt for continuous development. 0
20 Analyzes by following latest innovations in the field of French language education in his/her close environment, country and the world. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 59
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.36
ECTS Credit: 2