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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03320008 History of Pre-Islamic Turkish Culture 1 Spring 2 3+0+0 6 6
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. Hasan BAHAR
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Hasan BAHAR - [email protected]
Course Content
Definition of culture, the basic elements of Turkish culture, the general characteristics of Turkish culture, the early ages of Turkish culture, the Orkhon Monuments, 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 To have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of history and to be able to use, analyze and apply this knowledge in the fields of education, research and community service. 5
P4 To be able to gain the necessary knowledge about national and spiritual cultural values and to transfer their knowledge about the field to others. 1
P7 To be able to define, analyze and produce comparative studies on social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. 3
P14 To be able to define the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey and to interpret their basic problems, to create reports and to produce solutions with contemporary methods. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. P.1.1 1
O2 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. P.1.3 1
O3 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. P.1.4 1
O4 To be able to internalize national and spiritual cultural values. P.4.2 1
O5 To be able to synthesize cultural values and present them from different perspectives. P.4.5 1
O6 To have basic knowledge about social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. P.7.1 1
O7 To be able to explain historical events and their social, political, cultural and economic aspects. P.7.2 1
O8 To be able to produce comparative studies by combining data from different periods or geographies. P.7.5 1
O9 To have basic knowledge about the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. P.14.1 1
O10 To be able to explain the problems of the communities around the Turkish world and Turkey. P.14.2 1
O11 To be able to create a report on the problems of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. P.14.3 1
O12 To be able to interpret the problems of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. P.14.4 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
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 4 56
Midterms 1 15 15
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 3 15 45
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 22 22
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 180
Total Work Load / 30 6
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P4 P7 P14
O1 To have theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of history. 5 - - -
O2 To be able to apply their knowledge in the field of history to their studies. 5 - - -
O3 To be able to examine knowledge in depth and analyze it in different contexts. 5 - - -
O4 To be able to internalize national and spiritual cultural values. - 5 - -
O5 To be able to synthesize cultural values and present them from different perspectives. - 5 - -
O6 To have basic knowledge about social, political, cultural and economic events related to history. - - 5 -
O7 To be able to explain historical events and their social, political, cultural and economic aspects. - - 5 -
O8 To be able to produce comparative studies by combining data from different periods or geographies. - - 5 -
O9 To have basic knowledge about the origins of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. - - - 5
O10 To be able to explain the problems of the communities around the Turkish world and Turkey. - - - 5
O11 To be able to create a report on the problems of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. - - - 5
O12 To be able to interpret the problems of the Turkish world and the communities around Turkey. - - - 5