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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRS422 | History of Turkish Democracy | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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) | Prof. Caner ARABACI |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Definition of the concept of democracy and the forms of government that include democracy; Democracy movements and political opposition during the Tanzimat period; Political movements and political developments in the periods of I. and II. Constitutional Monarchy; Establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, political societies established during the period of national struggle and their activities; The establishment of the Republic of Turkey, political developments and practices of Atatürk in democracy; single-party period and transition to multi-party life in Turkey; Political structure and democracy applications between 1946-1960.
Objectives of the Course
To teach the understanding and tradition of Turkish Democracy in historical background.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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. | 3 |
| P3 | Research and discuss historical events and social developments and analyze linking them with different disciplines. | 4 |
| P6 | Use, resolve and apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of history for education, research and community service areas. | 3 |
| P8 | Describe, analyze and conduct comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. | 4 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Democracy Concept and Forms of Administration in Democracy |
| 2 | Political and Democratic Changes in Europe in the 19th Century |
| 3 | Political Changes in the Context of Ottoman Modernization |
| 4 | Tanzimat Period Democracy Movements and Political Opposition |
| 5 | I. and II. Meşrutiyet Periods Democracy Movements and Political Developments |
| 6 | Establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly |
| 7 | Political Organizations and Activities in the National Struggle Period |
| 8 | Single Party Period |
| 9 | Transition to Multi-Party in Turkey |
| 10 | The Relationship between Power and Opposition in the Ruling and Opposition Parties Scale |
| 11 | Political Structure and Democracy Applications Between 1946-1960 |
| 12 | Culture of Political Participation and Participation of Women in Political Life |
| 13 | Elections as Indicators of Political Participation: Electoral Procedures, Participation Rates and Voting Behaviors |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Türkiye'nin Demokrasi Tarihi I-II (1839-1950), Tevfik ÇAVDAR, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara 1999-2000. |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 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 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||