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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / TAR350 - HISTORY

Code: TAR350 Course Title: EARLY MODERN OTTOMAN CULTURE Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department HISTORY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GÜLSER YARDIM (gulseryardim@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Knowing the properties of the Ottoman social and cultural life

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the Ottoman culture PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
Examination
LO-2 can explain the cultural transformations in the Ottoman Empire PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
Examination
LO-3 can inform about the Ottoman Cities PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Ottoman Birth, Death, Marriage Ceremonies; Everyday Life in the Ottoman Empire Cities and Urbanity
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The Birth of a World Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
2 Economic and Social Structure of Early Modern Ottoman Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
3 World and Time Concept in Ottoman Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
4 Boundaries and Relations with Europe Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
5 Women in Ottoman Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
6 Architects, Foundations and Structures Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
7 Urban Awareness and Home Culture Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
8 mid-term exam
9 Religious Ceremonies and Festivals Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
10 Reading and Writing in the Ottoman Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
11 Food and Drink Culture Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
12 Culture Change in the Ottoman Empire Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
13 Tulip Period and After Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
14 Alafranga-Alaturka Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
15 General Conclusions Lecture, Practice and Application, demonstration, brainstorming, problem
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Suraiya Faroqhi, Osmanlı Kültürü ve Gündelik Yaşam Ortaçağdan 20.Yüzyıla TARİH VAKFI YURT YAYINLARI
Required Course instruments and materials
Books Presentations Visual Materials Projection device

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 12 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 10 10
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 6 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 6 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 88