DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: History

General Description

History

Department of History was founded in 1998 and started education with Undergraduate Program in 2005-2006 academic years. Our department offers Graduate Studies in History; and also, comparative historical approach is preferred as an efficient method in Ph. Degrees. The History Department also offers Graduate studies with its enriched M.A. and Ph.D. programs.
In History program, language of instruction is Turkish. In the beginning of the every semester, students are given a reading list which covers the themes of the semester. This reading list helps students to comparatively recognize the different and necessary aspects of the historical topics. The purpose of this method is to make a contribution to the students critical and analytical thinking skills; as well as historiography and social sciences.

Qualification Awarded

History, Bachelor's Degree (B.A.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Providing high school diploma and being placed in the program as a result of the Student Selection Examination conducted through the central system at the national level. Student placement procedures through central system are carried out by Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Relevant information on the placement examinations is available at http://www.osym.gov.tr

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

In Turkish Higher Education institutions, the recognition of previous formal education and lateral and vertical transfers and transfers within the university are carried out within the scope of the assessment criteria determined by the Senate of our University and the REGULATION ON THE PRINCIPLES CONCERNING TRANSFER, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS AT UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION AND UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL.
(1) In lateral transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Principles Concerning Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Credit Transfer between Institutions at Upper Secondary Education and Undergraduate Level, published in the Official Gazzette dated 24/4/2010 No. 27561.
(2) In vertical transfers to the Faculty of Letters, the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Learning Upper Secondary Education with Undergraduate Programs, published in the Official Gazzette dated 19/2/2002 and No. 24676.
(3) In the transfers of those who completed or those who could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational schools, the provisions of the Regulation on Awarding Upper Secondary Education Diploma to those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education or Adjustment of those who could or could not complete their Undergraduate Education to Vocational Schools, published in the Official Gazzette dated 18/3/1989 and No. 20112.
In Turkey, the recognition of in-formal and non-formal education is yet on the onset. Therefore, the recognition of previous education has not been fully initiated in all programs at Dokuz Eylul University. However, if the student has successfully completed some of the courses in the program in the institutions where s/he previously studied, s/he can be exempted from all or some of these courses in line with the opinion of the adjustment commission.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.In order for students to complete their education successfully in our faculty, their GPA (Grade Point Average) should be at least 2.00. Final year students who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 are entitled to take a one-course examination in order to increase the GPA if they are able to fulfil the condition of a GPA of 2.00 from the courses included in the program of the last four semesters. Those who are not able to get a GPA of 2.00 through one-course examination are entitled to take a mid-term exam, final exam or make-up exam from the courses of the last four semesters. The students benefit from this right of examination in the exam period during the semester in which the courses are opened. The students who would like to benefit from this right of examination declare the exams that they will take at the beginning of the semester during registration.
In order to complete from the Undergraduate Program of History Department, it is required that the students complete all the courses equivalent of 240 ECTS offered in the educational plan of 8 semesters, and they have the GPA with 2.00/4.00.

Profile of the Programme

The objective of the Undergraduate Program of the department of History is to raise historians who are equipped with the knowledge, skill, and competence that may serve in any field on which history can be applied; who have the social sense of responsibility and ethical values; who can interpret the effects of the changes and developments in local and global dimensions over history by following them; and who are objective, curious and scientific.
The language of instruction in Undergraduate Programs is Turkish. The History Department also offers Graduate studies with its enriched M.A and PhD. programs.
The Department offers Double-Major and Minor-Major program with the Department of Archeology for students who has specific qualifications. Relevant information on these regulations available at:
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=5820
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=5821

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Could be able to define fundamental concepts and terms in history, could know the relationships of history to other disciplines which cooperates with history.
2   Could have knowledge about the main sources for the different periods of the science of history
3   Could have knowledge about the civilizations of the Prehistory and Antiquity
4   Could have knowledge about the Old Turkish History
5   Could have knowledge about the political, social, and economical history of the Eastern and Western societies of the Middle Age.
6   Could know the history of the Selcuqs and Anatolian principalities.Could have knowledge about the foundation and construction of the Ottoman State.
7   Could know the political, social, and economical history of the Ottomans in the New Age.Could know the political, social, and economical history of the Europe in the New Age.
8   Could have knowledge about the Science Philosophy and methodology of History, could follow the developments in the historiography in the world.Could have knowledge about local historical research and its methodology.
9   Could analyze the socio-economic transformation, modernization , and political history of the Ottoman State in the Modern Age.Could analyze the socio-economic and political transformation of Europe in the Modern Age.
10   Could analyze the democratization and modernization process of the world and Turkey and its landmarks in the past decades
11   Could have knowledge and analyze the political, social, economical, and cultural dimensions of the history of the world and Turkey in the Modern Age.
12   Could read and write the Ottoman Turkish and could have knowledge and skill to use Ottoman archive document.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private enterprises. Alumni who have necessary qualifications can be appointed as history teachers to the States high schools. If they prefer, they will have chance to work in other Civil services. They can also be appointed as history teacher in private collages and institutions. In addition to these, newspaper, libraries, archives, museums and international organizations are the other areas that they prefer to work.

Access to Further Studies

The students who have completed their undergraduate education successfully can continue their studies in graduate programs (second cycle) in their own field or related fields provided that they pass the examination ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Courses corresponding to 240 ECTS in total are offered to students in the Undergraduate Program of History. It is required that students take 45 must, 14 departmental elective and 2 unrestricted elective courses.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 ATA 1001 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 2 KPD 1000 CAREER PLANNING REQUIRED 1 0 0 2
G 3 TAR 1001 OTTOMAN PALEOGRAPHY I REQUIRED 4 0 0 6
G 4 TAR 1015 INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TAR 1017 HISTORY OF ISLAM REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
G 6 TAR 1019 HISTORY OF ANCIENT TURKS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 7 TAR 1023 INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE OF HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 8 TDL 1001 TURKISH LANGUAGE I REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 2
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 BDE 1003 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 2 GSH 1003 FOLK DANCING ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
G 3 GSM 1003 MUSIC ELECTIVE 2 0 0 2
 
2. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 ATA 1002 PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 2 TAR 1002 OTTOMAN PALEOGRAPHY II REQUIRED 4 0 0 6
B 3 TAR 1024 GREAT SELJUCKS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 4 TAR 1026 HISTORY OF TURKISH DEMOCRACY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 5 TAR 1028 CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 6 TAR 1032 ASIA MINOR IN ANCIENT TIMES REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 7 TAR 1034 TURKISH CULTURAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 8 TDL 1002 TURKISH LANGUAGE II REQUIRED 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 0
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TAR 2001 HISTORICAL TEXT IN OTTOMAN TURKISH I REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 2 TAR 2027 THE FOUNDATION AND STRUCTURING PROCESS OF THE OTTOMAN STATE (1300-1453) REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 3 TAR 2035 ANCIENT ANATOLIAN HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TAR 2037 ISLAMIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TAR 2039 HISTORY OF TURKISH-ISLAMIC STATES REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 6 TAR 2041 CONTEMPORARY TURKISH WORLD HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
3 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 GÇD 1000 VOLUNTEERISM STUDIES ELECTIVE 1 2 0 4
G 2 TAR 2013 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF ANATOLIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 3 TAR 2017 HISTORY AND NOVEL ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 4 TAR 2021 HISTORY AND NATIONALISM ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 5 TAR 2023 MYHTOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 6 TAR 2033 HISTORY OF THE TURKISH PEOPLE IN THE NORTH OF BLACK SEA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 7 TAR 2047 HISTORY OF EUROPEAN UNION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 8 TAR 2051 ASSOCIATIONS IN ANTIQUITY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 9 TAR 2055 EVOLUTION OF CONTEMPORARY HISTORIOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
4. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TAR 2002 HISTORICAL TEXT IN OTTOMAN TURKISH II REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 2 TAR 2004 HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 3 TAR 2034 EARLY MODERN OTTOMAN POLITICAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 4 TAR 2036 ROMAN HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 5 TAR 2038 HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT GREECE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 6 TAR 2054 HISTORY OF THE ANATOLIAN SELJUCKS REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
4 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TAR 2014 HISTORY OF RELIGIONS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 2 TAR 2018 HISTORY AND MEMORIES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 3 TAR 2020 ROMAN CIVILIZATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 4 TAR 2024 HISTORY OF NAVIGATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 5 TAR 2040 HISTORY AND CINEMA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 6 TAR 2044 HISTORY OF DEMOCRACY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 7 TAR 2046 HISTORY OF MEDIEVAL TRADE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 8 TAR 2048 HISTORY OF FEMINISM ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 9 TAR 2052 WORLD HISTORY OF WRITING SYSTEMS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
5 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TAR 3063 LOCAL HISTORY STUDIES REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 2 TAR 3067 SOCIO-ECONOMIC STRUCTURE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE IN THE EARLY MODERN AGE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 3 TAR 3073 EARLY MODERN EUROPEAN POLITICAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 4 TAR 3075 COMTEMPORARY OTTOMAN POLITICAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 5 TAR 3077 INRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REPUBLIC REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
G 6 YDİ 1019 FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 3
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
5 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TAR 3011 RESEARCH METHODS IN HISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 2 TAR 3025 OTTOMAN INTELLECTUALS AND QUEST FOR IDENTITY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 3 TAR 3035 OTTOMAN HISTORY DOCUMENTS I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 4 TAR 3039 HISTORY OF SCIENCE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 5 TAR 3049 TURKS IN ANATOLIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 6 TAR 3051 OTTOMAN URBAN HISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 7 TAR 3053 TURKEY IN THE GLOBALIZATION PROCESS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 8 TAR 3055 ORIENTALISM ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 9 TAR 3061 HISTORY OF SEMITIC PEOPLES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 10 TAR 3065 CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION OF SELJUK TURKS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
6. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TAR 3004 CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN POLITICAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
B 2 TAR 3068 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE IN THE MODERN AGE REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 3 TAR 3078 BYZANTINE HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 4 TAR 3088 HISTORY OF TURKISH EDUCATION REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 5 TAR 3090 HISTORY OF OTTOMAN MODERNIZATION REQUIRED 3 0 0 4
B 6 YDİ 1020 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENGLISH) REQUIRED 2 0 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 6
TOTAL:   30
 
6 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TAR 3022 HISTORY OF CRUSADES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 2 TAR 3026 HISTORY OF MODERN DIPLOMACY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 3 TAR 3038 OTTOMAN HISTORY DOCUMENTS II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 4 TAR 3040 TURKISH MODERNIZATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 5 TAR 3046 HISTORY OF TURKISH LAW ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 6 TAR 3054 HISTORY OF RUSSIA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 7 TAR 3056 EUROPEN SOCIO-ECONOMIC HISTORY IN THE EARLY MODERN ERA ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 8 TAR 3058 HISTORY AND GENOCIDE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 9 TAR 3060 TURKOLOGY STUDIES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 10 TAR 3074 HISTORY OF ANCIENT IRAN ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 11 TAR 3080 INTERNAL RIOTS AND REFORM MOVEMENTS FROM THE EMPIRE TO THE PRESENT DAY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 12 TAR 3092 USA HISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
7 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TAR 4005 HISTORY OF TURKISH REPUBLIC I REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
G 2 TAR 4009 CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 3 TAR 4031 HISTORY OF THE TURKISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 4 TAR 4053 STRUCTURE OF OTTOMAN STATE REQUIRED 3 0 0 5
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 9
TOTAL:   30
 
7 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
G 1 TAR 4017 ANATOLIAN SULTANATES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 2 TAR 4027 PRESS, MEMORIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MEşRYTIYET PERIOD ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 3 TAR 4033 OTTOMAN DIPLOMATIC WRITINGS I ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 4 TAR 4035 TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 5 TAR 4039 DAILY LIFE IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 6 TAR 4043 HISTORY OF MIDDLE EAST ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 7 TAR 4047 MILITARY COUPS IN TURKEY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 8 TAR 4051 GRADUATE PROJECT I ELECTIVE 0 4 0 3
G 9 TAR 4055 ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN COMMERCE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 10 TAR 4057 PROBLEMS OF HISTORIOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
G 11 TAR 4059 TURKISH- ARMENIAN RELATIONS FROM THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE TO THE TURKISH REPUBLIC ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 
8. Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 TAR 4004 HISTORY OF TURKISH REPUBLIC II REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 2 TAR 4008 SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY OF TURKEY REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 3 TAR 4028 STUDIES ON SOCIAL HISTORY REQUIRED 3 0 0 6
B 4 TAR 4042 HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS REQUIRED 3 0 0 3
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 9
TOTAL:   30
 
8 .Semester: Elective Course
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Course Unit Type T P L ECTS
B 1 İHD 1001 HUMAN RIGHTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4
B 2 TAR 4016 HISTORY OF IZMIR ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 3 TAR 4018 HISTORY OF TURKISH PRESS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 4 TAR 4022 TRAVELLERS AND THE BOOKS OF TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 5 TAR 4032 OTTOMAN DIPLOMATIC WRITINGS II ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 6 TAR 4034 PROBLEMS OF THE TURKISH REPUBLICAN HISTORIOGRAPHY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 7 TAR 4036 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC DOCTRINES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 8 TAR 4040 HISTORY OF BALKANS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 9 TAR 4044 HISTORY OF ANCIENT WESTERN LITERATURE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
B 10 TAR 4046 GRADUATE PROJECT II ELECTIVE 0 4 0 3
B 11 TAR 4050 BYZANTINE CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment methods used for each course are defined in the Course Syllabus Form prepared by the Instructor of the course and included in the Information Package. The related articles of the Regulations on Dokuz Eylul University Upper Secondary Education, Undergraduate Education and Examinations and Education and Examination Principles of Faculty of Letters are applied. Information about the regulations is available at:
http://edebiyat.deu.edu.tr/index.php option=com_content&view=article&id=183&Itemid=244&lang=tr

Graduation Requirements

The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all the courses in the curriculum and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 / 4.00 and 240 ECTS.Graduation requirements are as stated in the chapter Qualification requirement and regulations.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Program Director: Prof. Dr. Mustafa DAŞ
Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Literature Department of History, Tınaztepe Campus Buca / İZMİR 35160
tel: +90 232 301 85 22, e-mail: mustafa.das@deu.edu.tr

ECTS/DS Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Bilgin ÇELİK
Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Literature Department of History, Tınaztepe Campus Buca / İZMİR 35160
tel: +90 232 301 87 47
e-mail: bilgin.celik@deu.edu.tr

Department webpage: http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=537