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Course Description Course Name : Transition from Ottoman to The Turkish Republic Course Code : IR 325 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : To have a critical point of view to important developments in the period of nation- state building. Correctly analyses today´s political developments. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to analyse the events that are caused by important political and social changes. At the same time it aims to examine phases from empiral order to nation- state. Course Contents : Political Structure of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th Century, Multinational Social Structure of the Ottoman Empire, Migration Movements of the 19th and 20th Century, Relations Between Ethnic Groups, Armenian Community, Greek Community, Political Structure Before First World War, First World War and Results, Anatolia and the War Between the years 1920-22, Organization and Structure of the Turkish Parliament, The Treaty of Lausanne, The Exchange of Population, Nation State Building, Turkish Republic and Economic Restructuring. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Political Structure of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th Century Reading assignment Lecture 2 Multinational Social Structure of the Ottoman Empire Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 3 Migration Movements of the 19th and 20th Century Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 4 Relations Between Ethnic Groups Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 5 Armenian Community Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 6 Greek Community Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 7 Political Structure Before First World War Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for exam - 9 First World War and Results Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 10 Anatolia and the War Between the years 1920-22 Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion 11 Organization and Structure of the Turkish Parliament Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 12 The Treaty of Lausanne Reading assignment Lecture, discussion 13 The Exchange of Population Reading assignment, preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 14 Nation State Building Reading assignment, preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 15 Turkish Republic and Economic Restructuring Reading assignment, preparing presentation Presentation, discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Erik Jan Zürcher. Modernleşen Türkiye´nin Tarihi.  Feroz Ahmad. Modern Türkiye´nin Oluşumu.  Feroz Ahmad. İttihatçılıktan Kemalizme.  Feroz Ahmad. Bir Kimlik Peşinde Türkiye.  Stanford Shaw. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ve Modern Türkiye, Cilt II. 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 4 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 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 3 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 3 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 3 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 3 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6