Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
2TLL 306Advanced Readings in Ottoman Historical Texts1+4+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Lisans Dil Dersleri
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Course Description / Dersin Tanımı

This is a survey course covering the history of the Middle East from the late Ottoman period (second half of the 19th century) focusing on major events took place during the ‘long’ 20th century. Many of the social events in the Middle East and challenges the Arab society facing today have historic links with the past. The following can be counted among them - spread of Islamism, conservatism as well as traditionalism, Sunni – Shia relations and politically heightened tension between the two, military takeovers, the challenges ruling elites facing today. The course aims to introduce students to major historical, political and social developments that shaped today’s Middle East in terms of politics, nationalism and social structure and, affected current events in the region.
Course Content As the major components of the Arab identity, the course will begin briefly introducing the pre-Islamic (Jahiliya), Islamic, Umayyad and Abbasid periods with special reference to linguistics, poetry and literary traditions. The topics will include but not limited to the Ottoman presence and the regional impact, age of colonialism, rise of nationalisms, stages of the Arab nationalism, emergence of Arab nation states. In-class discussions are integral part of this course; all students are expected to attend the class well prepared and participate in weekly debates.
Course Methods and Techniques In-Class teaching
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( TLL 305 )
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Vehbi Baysan
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Vehbi Baysan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1 - A. Hourani, P. Khouri & M. Wilson (ed.), The Modern Middle East, London, 1993.
2 - W. Cleveland, A History of the Modern Middle East, USA, 1994.
3 - Emory C. Bogle, The Modern Middle East - From Emperialism to Freedom, 1800-1958, USA, 1996.
4 - Albert Hourani, A History of the Arab Peoples, Harvard University Press, 1991.
See also : J. Gelvin, The Modern Middle East A History, Oxford, 2005.
5 - Youssef M. Choueiri (ed.), A Campanion to the History of the Middle East, Blackwell Publishing, 2005.

Learning Resources / Kaynaklar

1 - A. Hourani, P. Khouri & M. Wilson (ed.), The Modern Middle East, London, 1993.
2 - W. Cleveland, A History of the Modern Middle East, USA, 1994.
3 - Emory C. Bogle, The Modern Middle East - From Emperialism to Freedom, 1800-1958, USA, 1996.
4 - Albert Hourani, A History of the Arab Peoples, Harvard University Press, 1991.
See also : J. Gelvin, The Modern Middle East A History, Oxford, 2005.
5 - Youssef M. Choueiri (ed.), A Campanion to the History of the Middle East, Blackwell Publishing, 2005.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %0
Engineering %0
Engineering Design %0
Social Sciences %100
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %0

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Assignment 5 % 5
Attendance 1 % 5
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
8
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Assignments 7 10 70
Presentation 2 2 4
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Have detailed historic background of the region
2 Be familiar with major historic events that shaped the Middle East
3 iii. Have better understanding of formation of the Arab identity
4 iv. Be familiar with the European powers and their actions that influenced the developments in the region
5 v. Have learned transformation of the Arab identity into Arab nationalism
6 vi. Have learned a lot about formation of Arab nation states
7 vii. Have better understanding of the current regional developments
8 viii. Better comprehend regional affairs within international context


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 general introduction n/a Books-articles
2 general introduction n/a books
3 Middle East Economic Development syllabus Cleveland
4 Current Affairs and presentations syllabus files
5 War the Partition of the Ottoman Empire syllabus Choueiri
6 The Origins of Private Ownership of Land in Egypt: a Reappraisal, syllabus Cleveland
7 Current Affairs and presentations syllabus discussions
8 mid-term exam syllabus all articles and books
9 The State System in the Middle East, Origins, Development, and Prospects, syllabus Cleveland
10 various topics n/a presentations
11 Nationalisms in the Middle East, The Case of Pan-Arabism article articles
12 Political Economy - From Modernization to Globalization article articles
13 Oil and development article articles
14 revision all sources all sources


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
All 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4
C1 4 5 3 4 3 5 5 5 4
C2 5 4 4 4 5 4 5 5 4
C3 5 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 5
C4 4 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5
C5 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 5
C6 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 3
C7 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 5
C8 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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