ECTS - History of Turkish Democracy

History of Turkish Democracy (HUM101) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
History of Turkish Democracy HUM101 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Staff
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To raise awareness about democracy in the students. For this purpose, to teach evolution of democracy and the history of Turkish democracy in a comparative mode. To teach them through which steps the level of modern democratic administration has been achieved. To enable the students to acquire competence, behaviour and attitude so as they can develop democratic solutions to contemporary problems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who take this course: -Know the evolution of democracy in the World, in the process from the Tanzimat Period, which was the starting point of Ottoman modernisation, till now. -Know the trajectory of evolution of the history of Turkish democracy. -Know Turkish constitutional texts, election systems, political parties with their landmarks. -Know the political events and multi-party system. -Have awareness about democracy.
Course Content Democratic developments including the political developments, constitutions, election systems and the political parties in the process from the Tanzimat Period, which was accepted as the beginning of the Ottoman modernisation, onwards.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of democracy. Basic foundational principals of democratic regime. Operative principles of democratic regime. Constitution of parliamentary regime in England. American Revolution. French Revolution. Vienna Congress. 1830 and 1848 Revolutions in Europe. Demokrasi (Democracy), s. 179-201. Demokrasimizle Yüzleşmek (Confronting Our Democracy), s. 46-53. Demokrasi (T. Ateş) (Democracy), s. 50-69. Siyasi Tarih (Political History), s. 107-112, 151-195.
2 Tulip Period (An Ottoman Renaissance attempt). Nizam-ı Cedid (New Order). Sened-i Ittifak. Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma (Modernization in Turkey), s. 35-66, 91-133, 137-145. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 23-25. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 41-64. Osmanlı’da Değişim, Modernleşme ve Uluslaşma (The Change, Modernisation and Becoming a Nation of the Ottoman), s. 21-28.
3 Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma (Modernization in Turkey), s. 213-248, 282-301. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 25-38. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 75-120. Türk Modernleşmesi (Turkish Modernization), s. 86-90. Osmanlı’da Değişim, Modernleşme ve Uluslaşma (The Change, Modernisation and Becoming a Nation of the Ottoman), s. 38-51. Tanzimat, s. 29-57. Demokrasi (Democracy), s. 255-257.
4 Constitutionalism Period (1876-1908): 1876 Constitution. 1877 Ottoman Parliament. Politics in Abdulhamit II Period. Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma (Modernization in Turkey), s. 309-336. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 38-59. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 121-166. Osmanlı’da Değişim, Modernleşme ve Uluslaşma (The Change, Modernisation and Becoming a Nation of the Ottoman), s. 323-338, 371-391. Türk Modernleşmesi (Turkish Modernization), s. 94-96. Osmanlı’da Değişim ve Anayasal Rejim Sorunu (The Problem of Change and Constitutional Regime of the Ottoman), s. 251-262.
5 Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma (Modernization in Turkey), s. 393-405. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 59-101, 103-140. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 204-207. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 167-201. Türk Modernleşmesi (Turkish Modernization), s. 90-94, 96-97. 1908 Devrimi, s. 97-215.
6 Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 141-193. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 212-237. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 202-220. Türk Modernleşmesi (Turkish Modernization), s. 97-101.
7 Mid-Term The questions prepared by the course instructor.
8 Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 195-248, 265-299, 303-389. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 231-247, 281-289. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 261-270.
9 Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 247-277, 290-329. Türk Demokrasi Tarihi (History of Turkish Democracy), s. 239-281. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi (History of Turkish Republic), s. 185-210. Atatürk ve Türk İnkılâp Tarihi (Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution), s. 214-260. Demokrasi (Democracy), s. 235-245. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye (Türkey in Democratisation Process 1945-1980), s. 15-24.
10 The election of İsmet İnönü as the President, and the changes in the government and Republican People’s Party. The Impacts of the Word War II on Turkey Economic Practices during World War II in Turkey. Media during World War II in Turkey. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 391-446. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 296-302.
11 The domestic and foreign causes of transition to multi-party system. Quartet of Proposals. Constitution of Democratic Party. 21 July 1946 elections (the first single phase election) Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 446-466. Türk Demokrasi Tarihi (History of Turkish Democracy), s. 130-147. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 305-309. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 339-350. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Turkey’s Sociological Structure from the Empire to Contemporary Times), s. 157-161. Demokrasi (Democracy), s. 246-249. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye (Turkey in Democratisation Process 1945-1980), s. 24-46.
12 1946-1950 Period: Recep Peker Government (July 1946- September 1947). İnonu’s 12 July 1947 Declaration and its Impacts on Politics. Democratisation Attempts by CHP Governments (1947-1950). Changes in Democratic Party on the Way to Government (1946-1950). Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950) (History of Turkey’s Democracy 1839-1950), s. 456-462. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Turkey’s Sociological Structure from the Empire to Contemporary Times), s. 161-163. Türk Demokrasi Tarihi (History of Turkish Democracy), s. 148-202. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu (The Emergence of Modern Turkey), s. 311-317. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye (Türkey in Democratisation Process 1945-1980), s. 48-53.
13 Democratic Party Period (1950-1960): 1950 Elections. 1954 Elections. 1957 Elections. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1950’den Günümüze) (History of Turkey’s Democracy from 1950 on), s. 13-84. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Turkey’s Sociological Structure from the Empire to Contemporary Times), s. 162-167. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye (Turkey in Democratisation Process 1945-1980), s. 55-96. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi (History of Turkish Republic), s. 268-273. Atatürk ve Türk İnkılâp Tarihi (Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution), s. 335-347. Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılâp Tarihi (Atatürk’s Principles and History of Revolution), s. 311-331.
14 1960-1980 Period: 27 May 1960 Government Coup. 1961 Constitution. 12 March 1971 Memorandum. Political and Economic events in 1973-1980 Period. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1950’den Günümüze) (History of Turkey’s Democracy from 1950 on), s. 85-261. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Turkey’s Sociological Structure from the Empire to Contemporary Times), s. 167-171, 184-189. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler (Ottoman-Turkish Constitutional Developments), s. 364-431. Demokrasi (Democracy), s. 250-253. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye (Turkey in Democratisation Process 1945-1980), s. 185-256, 263-387, 399-453.
15 1980-2001 Period: 24 January 1980 decisions. 12 September 1980 Military Coup. 1982 Constitution. Özal Period Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1950’den Günümüze) (History of Turkey’s Democracy from 1950 on), s. 263-326. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı (Turkey’s Sociological Structure from the Empire to Contemporary Times), s. 167-216.
16 Final Exam The questions prepared by the course instructor.

Sources

Course Book 1. Osmanlı’da Değişim ve Anayasal Rejim Sorunu, İlber Ortaylı, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008.
2. Tanzimat, Halil İnalcık, Mehmet Seyitdanlıoğlu, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.
3. Osmanlı’da Değişim, Modernleşme ve Uluslaşma, Kemal, H. Karpat, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara, 2006.
4. Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma, Niyazi Berkes, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008.
5. Türk Modernleşmesi, Şerif Mardin, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007. 1908 Devrimi, Aykut Kansu, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2006.
6. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1839-1950), Tevfik Çavdar, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara, 2008.
7. Türkiye’nin Demokrasi Tarihi (1950’den Günümüze), Tevfik Çavdar, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara, 2013.
8. Türk Demokrasi Tarihi, Kemal, H. Karpat, Afa Yayınları, İstanbul, 1996. Osmanlı-Türk Anayasal Gelişmeler, Bülent Tanör, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul, 2004.
9. Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu, Bernard Lewis, Türk Tarih Kurumu Yayınları, Ankara, 2007.
10. İmparatorluktan Günümüze Türkiye’nin Toplumsal Yapısı, Emre Kongar, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul, 1994.
11. Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye 1945-1980, Feroz Ahmad, Hil Yayınları, İstanbul, 1997.
12. Siyasi Tarih, Oral Sander, İmge Kitapevi, Ankara, 2011.
13. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi, Siyasal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2017.
14. Atatürk ve Türk İnkılâp Tarihi, Siyasal Kitapevi, Ankara, 2010.
15. Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnkılâp Tarihi, Okutman Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2011.
16. Demokrasi, Oktay Uygun, Oniki Levha Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2007.
17. Demokrasi, Toktamış Ateş, Eser Matbaası, İstanbul, 1976.
18. Demokrasimizle Yüzleşmek, Emre Kongar, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul, 2007.
Other Sources 19. Atatürk ve Demokratik Türkiye, Halil İnalcık, Kırmızı Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007.
20. Türkiye’nin Yakın Tarihi, İlber Ortaylı, Timaş Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Critical Thinking: Questioning and expressing abstract thoughts, evaluating opposing views, and gaining the ability to analyze the results achieved with similar criteria.
2 Communication: Reading, writing, expressing ideas in accordance with the purpose; gaining the ability to use different representation media to convey design thinking.
3 Research: Comparatively evaluating the information obtained regarding the design process and gaining the ability to document and practice it.
4 Design: In the process of creative thinking and reproduction of design knowledge; Gaining the ability to achieve new and original results in the context of universal design principles such as sustainability and accessibility.
5 World Architecture: Understanding world architecture in the context of historical, geographical and global relations.
6 Vernacular Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Understanding the architectural creations and examples of geography in the context of historical and cultural relations. Understanding the differences in value judgments, behavioral patterns, and social and spatial patterns that define different cultures.
7 Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Understanding cultural heritage, conservation awareness, environmental awarenes and ethical responsibility, conservation theories and methods.
8 Sustainability: Gaining the ability to design sustainably by using information about the natural and built environment, using various tools to minimize undesirable environmental impacts on future generations.
9 Social Responsibility: Understanding the architect's responsibility to protect the public interest, to be respectful of historical/cultural and natural resources, and to improve the quality of life.
10 Nature and Human: Understanding all aspects of the interaction between natural systems and the design of the built environment and humans.
11 Geographical Conditions: Understanding the relationships between site selection, settlement and building design taking into account cultural, economic and social characteristics as well as natural features such as soil conditions, topography, vegetation, natural disaster risk, etc.
12 Safety: Understanding the basic principles of security and emergency systems in natural disasters, fire, etc. at the building and environmental scale.
13 Structural Systems: Understands the principles of behaviour, development and implementation of static and dynamic structural systems sustained by vertical and lateral forces.
14 Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of building physics and energy use in design of physical environmental systems such as lighting, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. and the importance of using appropriate performance assessment tools.
15 Building Facade Systems: Understanding the basic principles, implementation methods and importance of building facade materials and systems design.
16 Building Service Systems: Understanding the basic principles of design of service systems such as plumbing, electrical, circulation, communication, security and fire protection.
17 Building Materials and implementations : Understanding the principles and standards related to the production, utilization and implementations, environmental impacts and reusability of building materials in the context of technological developments.
18 Integration of Building Systems: Evaluating structural, environmental, security, facades, building service systems in design also selecting and integrating them.
19 Programme Preparation and Evaluation: Preparation of the architectural project programme in accordance with the requirements of the employer and user, appropriate examples, spatial and equipment requirements, financial limitations, site conditions, relevant laws, regulations and design criteria by considering the public interest.
20 Comprehensive Project Development: Gaining the ability to develop and integrate an architectural project at different scales, by considering environmental and building systems and building technologies.
21 Consideration of Building Cost: Understanding the basic factors related to the cost of building construction and utilisation.
22 Architect-Employer Relationship: Determining the needs of the employer, the owner and the user and understanding the responsibility to resolve them in a way that not conflict with the public interest.
23 Teamwork and Co-operation: Gaining the ability to work in co-operation with project teams and multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete design and implementation projects.
24 Project Management: Understanding architectural project procurement methods, selection of consultants, formation of project teams, project delivery methods, service contracts, etc.
25 Implementation Management: Understanding the basic principles of architectural implementation process such as financial management, business planning, quality management, risk management, discussion, compromise, etc.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 100