Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS527

Course Name:

Recent Social History of Turkey

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the recent events in Turkey through the social history line.
Course Content:	His works based on original researches from the disciplines of history, history of the Turkish Republic, Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History, Ottoman History, sociology, literature, art history, law, political science, and economics that concern recent Turkish and World History.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Master the main developments that have been effective in the recent history of Turkey.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Read and analyze social history for the recent period of Turkey.
Field Specific Competence
1) Analyze recent Turkey by associating it with sociological theories.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Activities of İstihlak-I National Women's Association in World War I . Recent Turkish Studies	Özdemir, N. (2019). I. Dünya Savaşı’nda İstihlak-I Milli Kadınlar Cemiyeti’nin Faaliyetleri . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (36) , 29-47 . DOI: 10.26650/YTA2019-628750
2)	Vatican's Nationalization and Turkish Public Opinion	Güllü, R. E. (2019). Vatikan'ın Devletleşmesi ve Türk Kamuoyu . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (36) , 1-28 . DOI: 10.26650/YTA2019-635123
3)	An Example of International Reactions to the Wealth Tax: The US Approach to the Wealth Tax	Coşkun, Y. (2019). Varlık Vergisi’ne Gösterilen Uluslararası Tepkilere Bir Örnek: ABD’nin Varlık Vergisi’ne Yaklaşımı . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (36) , 65-82 . DOI: 10.26650/YTA2019-606758
4)	Women in Secondary Education Policies in Turkey	Doyran, M. (2019). Türkiye’de Ortaöğretim Politikalarında Kadın (1999-2004) . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (36) , 129-178 . DOI: 10.26650/YTA2019-673224
5)	Mass Migration Movements to the Republic of Turkey and A Study on Approaches in the Acceptance Mechanism	Uslu, İ. & Ceylan, A. (2019). Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’ne Yönelen Kitlesel Göç Hareketleri ve Kabul Mekanizmasındaki Yaklaşımlara İlişkin Bir İnceleme: 1989 Bulgaristan, 1991 Irak ve 2011 Suriye Göçleri . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (36) , 199-221 . DOI: 10.26650/YTA2019-619967
6)	Investigation of National Schools in terms of Public Education . Recent Turkish Studies	Bayraktutan, F. (2020). Millet Mekteplerinin Halk Eğitimi Açısından İncelenmesi . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (37) , 119-150 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/55247/758170
7)	Cinema in Turkey as a Propaganda Tool: Atatürk's Era	Tekerek, M. (2020). Bir Propaganda Aracı Olarak Türkiye’de Sinema: Atatürk Dönemi . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (37) , 181-204 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/55247/758183
8)	Activities of the Contemporary Women's Association during the Armistice Period	Özdemir, N. (2021). Mütareke Döneminde Asri Kadın Cemiyeti’nin Faaliyetleri . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (39) , 107-133 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/63206/815801
9)	Activities of Mustafa Necati Bey, Deputy of Education, for Teaching the New Turkish Alphabet	Kılıç, F. (2021). Maarif Vekili Mustafa Necati Bey’in Yeni Türk Alfabesinin Öğretilmesi İçin Yürüttüğü Faaliyetler . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (39) , 135-155 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/63206/817361
10)	The Office of the Chief Mufti in the Post-Communist Process and Religious Freedoms of the Bulgarian Turks	Hüseyinoğlu, A. & Emin, H. (2021). Post-Komünist Süreçte Başmüftülük ve Bulgaristan Türklerinin Dinî Hürriyetleri . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (39) , 247-287 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/63206/865431
11)	Ideological Support to Neo-Ottomanism or a Comprehensive Analysis Effort of Turkish Modernization?	Yetim, F. (2021). Yeni Osmanlıcılığa İdeolojik Destek Mi, Türk Modernleşmesinin Kapsamlı Çözümleme Çabası Mı? Kemal H. Karpat’ın Tarih Yazıcılığı . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (39) , 289-302 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/63206/897663
12)	Aids of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to the Villagers in Need who Migrated During the Greek Occupation and Returned to Their Homes After the Great Attack	Özkan, K. (2020). Yunan İşgali Sırasında Göç Eden ve Büyük Taarruz Sonrasında Memleketlerine Dönen Muhtaç Köylülere TBMM’nin Yaptığı Yardımlar . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (38) , 137-166 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/58974/770017
13)	The Effect of the Tax Policy Implemented in the Atatürk Era on the Economic Sectors	Akdağ Sarı, K. (2020). Atatürk Dönemi’nde Uygulanan Vergi Politikasının İktisadi Kesimler Üzerindeki Etkisi . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (38) , 189-218 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/58974/770151
14)	An Evaluation of Turkey's Border Relations with its Eastern and Southern Neighbors (1923-1940)	Köse, R. (2020). Türkiye’nin Doğu ve Güneyindeki Komşularıyla Sınır İlişkilerine Dair Bir Değerlendirme (1923-1940) . Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları , (38) , 59-86 . Retrieved from https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/iuydta/issue/58974/741817

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dergipark: Yakın Dönem Türkiye Dergisi
References:	Dergipark: Yakın Dönem Türkiye Dergisi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.	4
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.	3
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.	4
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.	4
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	4
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

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 Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	70
Final	1	70
Total Workload		182