| Course Objectives: |
Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Turkey was established on the secular and unitary structure of the nation-state, which was formed through the historical experience of modernization. The founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, was a key figure in the development of this organization. Kemal Atatürk saw the Turkish Revolution as an opportunity to establish a nation-state and modernity and secularism in Turkey, and he believed that the Kemalist Thought could be a valuable teaching tool for the younger generation. The courses that the students attend are based on the fundamental principles of the Turkish Revolution, which were established by the founder of the Republic of Turkey. These principles are based on reason and science, and they are adapted according to the national principles of contemporary norms.
The courses aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to solve contemporary problems at the country level. They also help students to understand the world around them and to gain the ability to analyse it. |
| Course Content: |
The objective of this course is to provide students with a detailed understanding of the political, legal, social, and cultural revolutions undertaken during Atatürk’s leadership. It aims to explore Turkey’s modernization process in the context of these transformations and examine the foreign policy strategies adopted during Atatürk's era. Through this course, students will develop an appreciation for Atatürk’s principles and their ongoing significance for Turkish society and governance. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Outlines of 20th century history |
Eric Hobsbawm, Kısa 20 Yüzyıl: Aşırılıklar Çağı, s. 13-31 |
| 2) |
Political Life 1923-1945 |
Çağdaş Türkiye 1908-1980, s. 85-154 |
| 3) |
The formation of Atatürk's principles and Republican ideology |
Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, c.1 s. 86-88 |
| 4) |
Social & cultural transformation between 1923-1950 |
Modern Türkiye’de Siyasi Düşünce: Modernleşme ve Batıcılık, s.382-402 |
| 5) |
Economy in Turkey between 1923-1945 |
Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, c.2 s. 412-418 |
| 6) |
Foreign policy in Turkey between 1923-1950 |
Erik Jan Zürcher, Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi, s. 291-298 |
| 7) |
1945-1950: Transition to multi-party political life in Turkey |
Eray Yılmaz, İmparatorluktan Ulus Devlete Türkiye Tarihi, s. 265-270 |
| 8) |
Mid-Term Exam |
None |
| 9) |
Democrat Party rule between 1950-1960: Political Developments |
Erik Jan Zürcher, Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi, s. 321-350 |
| 10) |
1960 - 1980 politics in Turkey |
Feroz Ahmad, Bir Kimlik Peşinde Türkiye, s.147-182. |
| 11) |
Economic Development and Social Change in Turkey between 1960-1980 |
Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, c.4 s. 1065-1073 |
| 12) |
The 1980 coup and the rise of neo-liberalism |
Feroz Ahmad, Bir Kimlik Peşinde Türkiye, s. 185-198 |
| 13) |
Constitutions in Turkey |
Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, c.1 s. 18-54 |
| 14) |
General Review |
None |
| 15) |
Final Exam |
None |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Yok |
| References: |
Eric Hobsbawm, Kısa 20 Yüzyıl: Aşırılıklar Çağı, İstanbul: Everest Yayınları, 2006.
Erik Jan Zürcher, Modernleşen Türkiye'nin Tarihi, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 1993.
Eray Yılmaz, İmparatorluktan Ulus Devlete Türkiye Tarihi, İstanbul: Efe Akademi, 2021.
Feroz Ahmad, Bir Kimlik Peşinde Türkiye, İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2007.
Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 1983.
Çağdaş Türkiye 1908-1980 (Yayın Yönetmeni Sina Akşin), İstanbul: Cem Yayınevi, 2005.
Modern Türkiye’de Siyasi Düşünce: Modernleşme ve Batıcılık, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2002.
Yüzyıl Biterken Cumhuriyet Dönemi Türkiye Ansiklopedisi, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 1995. |
İSTANBUL TOPKAPI UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
