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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI213

Course Name:

Turkish Democracy History

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. AHMET GEDİK

Course Lecturer(s):

Ahmet Gedik

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to examine in depth the important processes in the history of Turkish democracy. In particular, the role of constitutions adopted from the period when the foundations of the modern political system were laid and the role of political parties established in this process are comprehensively discussed. In addition, democratic and anti-democratic changes in the state structure and society are analyzed not only from a political perspective, but also from social, economic and cultural dimensions. These analyses aim to examine the turning points in Turkey's political history and the impact of these processes on society from a broad perspective.

Course Content:

In this course, the historical developmental stages of Turkish democracy are examined in detail. Starting from the developments in the last period of the Ottoman Empire, the First and Second Constitutional Monarchy periods are analyzed comprehensively. Then, the Armistice and National Struggle periods, the proclamation of the Republic and the Single Party period are analyzed. In the continuation of the course, Turkey's transition to multi-party life, the military coups, the adoption of new constitutions, the elections held during these periods and the political parties established are also evaluated in detail. In the light of these processes, the historical origins of Turkish democracy and the problems it faces today are discussed in both theoretical and practical dimensions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have knowledge about Turkish constitutional history and learn the historical development process of constitutions.
2) Understands which model of democracy the adopted constitutions form the basis for and analyzes these models.
3) Gains the ability to evaluate and critically analyze the history of Turkish democracy within the framework of objective criteria.
4) Analyzes the constitutions of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey comparatively and evaluates the constitutional systems of these two periods.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction Overview of the History of Turkish Democracy
2)	Constitutional Monarchy I and the Constitution of 1876
3)	Constitutional Monarchy II and Constitutional amendments of 1909
4)	Committee of Union and Progress Party
5)	Armistice Period and National Struggle
6)	Proclamation of the Republic and Single Party Period
7)	1924 Constitution and Democracy
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Transition to Multi-Party Life
10)	1960 Coup and the Process Before
11)	1961 Constitution: Elections 1961-1965-1969
12)	1971 Memorandum: 1973 and 1977 Elections
13)	Military Coup of 12 September 1980, the transformation of the democratization process
14)	Changes and transformations in the post-1982 democratization process
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Karpat, Kemal H. (2021). Türk Demokrasi Tarihi: Sosyal, Ekonomik, Kültürel Temeller. İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları.

References:

Uzun, H. (2005). Türk demokrasi tarihinde I. meşrutiyet dönemi. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Kırşehir Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 6(2), 145-162.
Peker, K., Yörükoğlu, F., & Eryiğit, B. H. (2014). Türk demokrasisinin inşasında bürokrasinin rolü. Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi, 12(23), 165-188.
Gökçen, S. (2020). İki darbe arası Türk demokrasisi (1961- 1980). Atatürk Yolu Dergisi, (67), 241-264

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2)	To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3)	Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4)	Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5)	To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6)	To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7)	To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8)	Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Midterms	4	16
Final	4	26
Total Workload		117