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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99900003 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution 2026 Autumn 1 2+0+0 2 2
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 Theorical explanation
Mode of Delivery Uzaktan
Prerequisites Absent.
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Ömer AKDAĞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Ömer AKDAĞ C-233 [email protected] 7472 Wednesday
14:00-15:25
Course Content
Concepts, definitions, the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution, basic information about the Ottoman Empire. The Tanzimat and Islahat Decrees, the First and Second Constitutional Periods, the Tripoli War, the Balkan Wars, World War I, the Armistice of Mudros, Mustafa Kemal Pasha's dispatch to Anatolia, rallies and congresses held in Anatolia, the Assembly of Representatives and its opening in Ankara, military operations on the Eastern and Western fronts, the Commander-in-Chief Law, the Treaty of Lausanne, the abolition of the Sultanate and the Caliphate, the establishment of the Republic.
Objectives of the Course
The aim is to analyze the socio-cultural, socio-economic, and political aspects of Turkish revolutionary history on a cause-and-effect basis, thereby creating a foundation for understanding the stages leading to the Republic of Turkey.
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 Applies knowledge and skills in basic, clinical, and behavioral medical sciences using a comprehensive approach in the patient care process. 1
P2 Explains the anatomical, histological, physiological, and biochemical characteristics of the systems that make up the human body, relating them to clinical practice. 1
P3 Uses medical terminology accurately and effectively in clinical, academic, and professional communication. 2
P4 In accordance with evidence-based medicine and good medical practice, they take a medical history, perform a physical examination, and develop a clinical approach for the patient. 5
P5 Performs basic medical procedures—such as measuring blood pressure, establishing intravenous access, drawing blood, and administering injections—using appropriate techniques. 4
P6 Evaluates the etiology and pathogenesis, clinical findings, and key diagnostic features of common diseases. 2
P7 The laboratory interprets microbiological, imaging, and histopathological findings by correlating them with clinical processes. 5
P8 Explains and, when appropriate, applies pharmacological, physical, and psychosocial treatment approaches tailored to the characteristics of the disease. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Contributes to the sharing, implementation and development of accurate information. P.3.4 1
O2 To be able to express the political and social structure of the Ottoman Empire. P.10.1 1
O3 Millî Mücadele döneminin motivasyon unsurlarını açıklayabilme. P.10.2 1
O4 To be able to convey the founding process of the Republic of Turkey from different perspectives. P.10.3 1
O5 To be able to understand the basic motives of Turkey's political, socio-cultural and socio-economic structure. P.10.4 1
O6 To be able to analyze Turkey's founding process and its position in the world history. To be able to present a perspective. P.10.5 1
O7 To be able to summarize the historical and social effects of Turkey's founding process and location. P.10.6 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 Aims and Basic Concepts of Ataturk's Principles and History of Revolution Courses
2 Political and social life of the Ottoman classical period in outline. Reform Movements,
3 Tanzimat Edict and Reform Edict, I. Constitutional Monarchy
4 II. Constitutional Monarchy, Intellectual Movements, Tripoli War and Balkan Wars
5 The Ottoman Empire's Entry into World War I
6 Ottoman Fronts in World War I
7 Putting the Eastern Question into Practice: Armistice of Mudros, Situation of the Country After the Armistice
8 Armenian Question, National Organizations
9 Preparation for the War of Independence, Occupation of Izmir and Sending Mustafa Kemal Pasha to Anatolia
10 Period of Congresses
11 Meeting of the Parliament and Acceptance of the National Pact, Occupation of Istanbul
12 Opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara, internal rebellions during the War of Independence, Sevres Project
13 Kuvay-ı Milliye, Fronts in the War of Independence
14 Fronts and Political Developments in the War of Independence, Lausanne Peace Treaty
15 Turkish Revolutionary Movements (Revolutions Made in the Political Field) and Political Developments
16 Turkish Revolutionary Movements (Revolutions Made in the Political Field)
17 Turkish Revolutionary Movements (Revolutions in the Field of Law)
18 Revolutions in the cultural field
19 Foreign policy in the early Republic period
20 Foreign policy in the early Republic period
21 Democratic Party Period (1950-1960)
22 Period of Coups (1960 Coup)
23 Period of Coups (1980 Coup)
24 Political Developments in Turkey after the coups
25 General Repetition and Period Evaluation
Textbook or Material
Resources GÜL, Muhittin, "History of the Republic of Turkey" Barış Publishing House, Ankara.
Armaoğlu, Fahir. 20th century Political History, Ankara, 1991.
Atatürk's Speeches and Statements, Vol. I-II-III, Tite Yay., Ankara 1981. Atatürk, M. K., Speech (1919-1927) Today's Language, (pub. ed.) Z. Korkmaz, Atatürk Research Center Pub.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 25 1 25
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 25 1 25
Midterms 1 8 8
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 1 2 2
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 60
Total Work Load / 30 2
Course ECTS Credits: 2
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3 P10
O1 Contributes to the sharing, implementation and development of accurate information. 5 -
O2 To be able to express the political and social structure of the Ottoman Empire. - 5
O3 Millî Mücadele döneminin motivasyon unsurlarını açıklayabilme. - 5
O4 To be able to convey the founding process of the Republic of Turkey from different perspectives. - 5
O5 To be able to understand the basic motives of Turkey's political, socio-cultural and socio-economic structure. - 5
O6 To be able to analyze Turkey's founding process and its position in the world history. To be able to present a perspective. - 5
O7 To be able to summarize the historical and social effects of Turkey's founding process and location. - 5