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Course Description Course Name : Turkish Political History Course Code : HKS102 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the characteristics of Turkey´s social structure. To understand the characteristics of Turkey´s political structure. Is familiar with the main lines of the history of the last 100 years in Turkey. Is able to follow and make sense of the developments in Turkey´s political life. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to give students the capacity to understand the politics of Turkey. Course Contents : This course presents the development of Turkish political life through primary sources and materials. In the first part of the course, political processes in the Ottoman era, state-society relations, the foundation of Turkish Republic and post-Republic era till the introduction of multi-party political system are examined. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Law amps   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Political and Social Structure in the Ottoman Empire Reading Lecture and Discussion. 2 Search for Reform and Modernization Studies in the Ottoman Empire. Reading Lecture and Discussion. 3 Establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the War of Independence. Reading Lecture and Discussion. 4 Political Life in Turkey between 1923-1950 (Kemalism and the New Turkey). Reading Lecture and Discussion. 5 Democrat Party and the Military Coup of 27 May 1960 Reading Lecture and Discussion. 6 After May 27 Political Life in Turkey and the 1961 Constitution. Reading Lecture and Discussion. 7 Midterm Exam Reading - 8 March 12, 1971 Military Intervention Reading Lecture and Discussion. 9 The Road to September 12 Reading Lecture and Discussion. 10 The Military Coup of 12 September 1980 and 82 Constitution. Reading Lecture and Discussion. 11 Political Life in Turkey after 1980 Reading Lecture and Discussion. 12 Turkey 1990 (Coalitional years and the Rise of Political Islam Reading Lecture and Discussion. 13 Turkey 1990 (Coalitional years and the Rise of Political Islam Reading Lecture and Discussion. 14 2000s Turkey and the AKP government (Ongoing Political Issues). Reading Lecture and Discussion. 15 2000s Turkey and the AKP government (Ongoing Political Issues). Reading Lecture and Discussion. 16/17 Final Exam Reading -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Taylan KOÇ, Ana Hatlarıyla Türkiye´de Siyasal Hayat, Karahan Kitabevi  Erik Jan ZÜRCHER, Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi, İletişim Yayınları.  Taylan KOÇ ve Servet GÜN, Kamu Yönetimi, Pelikan Yayınları.  Hasan Bülent KAHRAMAN, Türk Siyasetinin Yapısal Analizi, Cilt I ve II, Agora Kitaplığı.  Metin HEPER, Türkiye´nin Siyasal Hayatı, Doğan Kitap.  Sina AKŞİN, Türkiye’nin Yakın Tarihi, İmaj Yayıncılık.  Tevfik ÇAVDAR, Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi, Cilt I ve II , İmge Kitabevi. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 2 2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 3 3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 2 4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 2 5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 4 6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 4 7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 3 8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 4 9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 3 10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 1 11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 5 12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 5 13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 3 14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 2 15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 3 16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 4 17 Has the ability to work in groups, participate in class activities, analyze hypothetical case studies and to attend professional and academic visits. 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) 2 2 4 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 38 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.52 ECTS Credit: 2