History
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of History
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAR251 | History of Great Seljuks | 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
Seljukid name and its origin, the first periods of Seljuks, Oghuz and Oghuz Yabgu State, migration of Seljuks to the west, their Islamic assumptions, the era of political struggles, the establishment and rise of Great Seljuk State, conquests and foreign policy.
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to teach political, social, economic, religious and cultural events of the Great Seljuk State in all aspects.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sources of Seljuk History |
| 2 | The Origin of the Seljuk Family and Their Exit to the Historical Scenes |
| 3 | Ancestors of Seljuks: Oghuz and Turkmen |
| 4 | The Process of Dandanakan War and Obtaining Independence |
| 5 | Tugrul Bey Period (1040-1063) and Relations with Abbasids |
| 6 | Sultan Alp Arslan Period (1063-1072) and Battle of Malazgirt |
| 7 | Melikşah Period (1072-1092) |
| 8 | Nizamülmülk and Fighting with Batiniyya |
| 9 | Sultan Berkyaruk Period (1094-1105) |
| 10 | Sultan Mohammed Tapar Period (1105-1118) |
| 11 | Sultan Sencer Period (1118-1179) |
| 12 | Organization in the Great Seljuks |
| 13 | Social, Economic and Cultural Structure in Great Seljuks |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Selçuklular Zamanında Türkiye: Siyasi Tarih Alp Arslan'dan Osman Gazi'ye (1071-1318), Osman Turan, Ötüken Neşriyat, İstanbul 2010. |
| Selçuklular Zamanında Türkiye: Siyasi Tarih Alp Arslan'dan Osman Gazi'ye (1071-1318), Osman Turan, Ötüken Neşriyat, İstanbul 2010. | |
| Selçuklular Zamanında Türkiye: Siyasi Tarih Alp Arslan'dan Osman Gazi'ye (1071-1318), Osman Turan, Ötüken Neşriyat, İstanbul 2010. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
