ECTS - History of Turkish Democracy

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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)
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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 Students can learn the basic concepts, theories and methods of political science and public administration and use them in the analysis of national and global political developments and cause-effect relationships.
2 It enables one to understand how policies are created and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional and/or global level, to recognize the important institutions and actors that play a role in these processes, and to know the functioning of public administration.
3 It provides a basic level of knowledge about other fields related to political science and public administration disciplines (such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, history, etc.) and thus provides an interdisciplinary understanding that takes into account the relationships between different areas of life and establishes connections.
4 Learning the use of quantitative and/or qualitative research techniques that can be used in the field of political science and public administration, software, hardware and/or technical tools that can be useful; gaining experience in designing and executing research projects to develop their application skills in this field.
5 By promoting critical analytical thinking, intellectual debate and lifelong learning, the development of the ability to act with an open mind, to avoid discrimination and to be sensitive and respectful of different points of view, thus developing skills for acting in partnership.
6 To develop decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields.
7 Developing communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learning the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines.
8 The aim of the course is to master the English terminology in the disciplines of political science and public administration and to gain foreign language knowledge at a level to follow the studies written in English, so that current political developments and events in various countries can be analysed comparatively.
9 To know the political history of both Turkey and the world in terms of periods, important turning points and actors, to comprehend the impact of the social-historical backgrounds of countries on current political and administrative issues.

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