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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
TAR211 History of Pre-Islamic Turkish Culture 2 Autumn 3 3+0+0 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Definition of the culture, basic elements of Turkish culture, general characteristics of Turkish culture, early ages of Turkish culture, Orhun Abideleri, language and writing in Turks, science and religion, Turkish art, urbanism.
Objectives of the Course
Examination of political, economic and social life of Pre-Islamic Central Asian Turks, Examination of the effects of cultural values acquired in historical process on human and social life.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Have the ability to learn and use the theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of history. 5
P3 Research and discuss historical events and social developments and analyze linking them with different disciplines. 1
P8 Describe, analyze and conduct comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 3
P15 Recognize the Turkish World. Know the origins and fundamental problems of communities around Turkey. Have knowledge of the geopolitical importance of this region. 5
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 The First Motherland And Spreads Of The Turks, Nature And Climate Conditions İn Central Asia, The Oldest Cultures Of The Middle Ages And The Spreading Stages Of The Turks, The Turkish Character, The Old Turk Way Of Life
2 Turkish Name İn History The Emergence Of Turkish Culture And The Meaning Of Turkish Name Migrations And Spreading Areas Of Turks
3 Pre-Islamic Turkish Culture, Steppe Culture, Principles Of Steppe Culture, Opinions About Its Origin
4 Social Structure: (Family-Ogush, Urug-Breed, Bod-Tribe, Bodun-Nation, Provincial-State), The Constituent Elements Of The State: (Independence-Oksızlık, Country-Uluş, People-Kün, Law-Custom, Sovereignty (Erklik), Kut Concept, Cihan Domination Thought)
5 Organization İn Turkish State: Assembly-Toy, Government, Ruler, Hatun, Heir Apparent, Bilateral Organization, Double Kingdom Issue, Diplomacy, Army, Characteristics Of The Old Turkish Army, Tactics Used, Old Turkish Sports, Courthouse
6 Religion İn Ancient Turks: Religion Concept, Totemcilik And Shamanism, Former Turkish Belief-Tengriism, Other Religions
7 Economics İn The Old Turks: Horse And Sheep Prevention, Nutrition, Clothing, Handicrafts
8 Urbanism İn Old Turks, Turkish Cities, Trade, Agriculture, Finance
9 Literary Culture İn Ancient Turks, Old Turkish Epics And Lies, Writing, Orhun Abide And Other Inscriptions
10 Education, Art And Music, Time Account-Calendar, Thought And Morality İn Ancient Turks
11 New Uighur States Established İn The South After The Defeat Of Kyrgyz, Arts, Religion And Cultural Life İn Uighurs
12 Kyrgyz And Turgis And Their Cultural Lives
13 Oghuzes And Karluks And Their Cultural Lives
14 General Evaluation
Textbook or Material
Resources Türk Milli Kültürü, İbrahim KAFESOĞLU, Ötüken Yayınları, İstanbul 1997.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 10 10
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 5 10
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 16 16
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4