COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

History

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR YAKUP ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

History
History (Evening)

Course Objective

This course focuses on the Ottoman Empire's reformative and transformative phase in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Its primary goal is to introduce students with a broad grasp of the many sociopolitical, economic, and cultural shifts that drove the Ottoman state's modernization initiatives. Students will acquire insight into the reasons that drove the empire's attempts to adapt and modernize in response to internal and foreign challenges by analyzing the various complexity of this historical period. The course seeks to examine the impact of modernization on Ottoman society, institutions, and governance, as well as the obstacles and consequences encountered during this period of transition. Students will build a nuanced perspective on the dynamic and diverse nature of Ottoman modernization via critical examination of primary sources and scholarly research.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Students will be provided with a reading pack (pdf) outlining the 14-week course, consisting of the following works.
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Abou-El-Haj, R. A. (2005). Formation of the Modern State: The Ottoman Empire, Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries. Syracuse University Press.
Anderson, M. S. (1966). The Eastern Question, 1774-1923: A Study in International Relations. Macmillan.
Brew, G. (2018). Tanzimat Reforms and Modernization in the Ottoman Empire. Gale, Cengage Learning.
Davison, R. H. (1973). Reform in the Ottoman Empire, 1856-1876. Gordian Press.
Findley, C. V. (2012). Bureaucratic Reform in the Ottoman Empire: The Sublime Porte, 1789-1922. Princeton University Press.
Gerolymatos, A. (2002). The Balkan Wars. Basic Books.
Inalcik, H., & Quataert, D. (Eds.). (1997). An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire. Cambridge University Press.
Inalcık, H. (1993). The Middle East and the Balkans Under the Ottoman Empire: Essays on Economy and Society. Indiana University Turkish Studies.
Islamoğlu-Inan, H., & Perdue, P. C. (2019). Shared Histories of Modernity: China, India and the Ottoman Empire. Routledge.
Islamoğu-Inan, H. (2004). The Ottoman Empire and the World-Economy. Cambridge University Press.
Itzkowitz, N. (2008). Ottoman Empire and Islamic Tradition. University of Chicago Press.
Köksal, Y. (2019). The Ottoman Empire in the Tanzimat Era: Provincial Perspectives from Ankara to Edirne. Routledge.
Lewis, B. (1961). The Emergence of Modern Türkiye. Oxford University Press.
Mardin, S. (2019). Genesis of Young Ottoman Thought. Princeton University Press.
Meeker, M. (2002). A Nation of Empire: The Ottoman Legacy of Turkish Modernity. University of California Press.
Pamuk, S. (2000). A Monetary History of the Ottoman Empire. Cambridge University Press.
Quataert, D. (2005). The Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922. Cambridge University Press.
Rubin, A. (2011). Ottoman Nizamiye Courts: Law and Modernity. Springer.
Somel, S. A. (2021). The Modernization of Public Education in the Ottoman Empire 1839-1908: Islamization, Autocracy and Discipline. BRILL.
Zürcher, E. J. (2017). Türkiye: A Modern History. Bloomsbury Academic.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Presentations
Discussions

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

This course employs a balanced approach to evaluate students' comprehension and interest. The evaluation consists of three components, with the midterm examination accounting for 40% of the total grade, the final examination for the 50% and class participation for the remaining 10%. The midterm examination will consist of both objective and essay-style questions, allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge and critical reasoning. Students will be encouraged to synthesize their learning from the entire semester and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the complexities of ordinary life in the Ottoman Empire on the final exam, which carries a heavier weight. In addition, throughout the course, students' participation in class discussions will be evaluated to ensure a comprehensive assessment of their progress and engagement with the learning process. The combination of these assessment methods is intended to facilitate a comprehensive and well-rounded evaluation of students' academic performance and overall subject mastery.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for this course are intended to provide a transparent framework for evaluating students' performance and knowledge of the material. The evaluation will be based on the following standards:
- Students will be evaluated on their knowledge and comprehension of the main concepts, historical events, and social structures associated with reform and modernization in the Ottoman Empire. This criterion will assess the extent to which students comprehend the foundational information presented in lectures and readings.
- Students will be evaluated on their ability to analyze and interpret historical sources, artifacts, and primary documents. The course promotes critical thinking skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate their ability to engage critically with the material and draw logical conclusions.
- Active participation in classroom discussions, group activities, and debates will be assessed. The willingness of students to contribute positively to the learning environment and interact with their peers will be considered.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Asst. Prof. Dr. Yakup ÖZTÜRK

E-mail: yakup.ozturk@deu.edu.tr
Tel : 0232 301 8735

Office Hours

Monday 10.00-12.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes