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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / KMY506 - KAMU YÖNETİMİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)

Code: KMY506 Course Title: HISTORY OF POLITICAL MODERNIZATION IN TURKEY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 8
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department KAMU YÖNETİMİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer LEYLA KAHRAMAN (lkahraman@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) LEYLA KAHRAMAN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge and skills to analyze the political modernization process in Turkey from a historical perspective within the framework of modernization theories. The course covers topics such as Ottoman modernization, Tanzimat reforms, constitutional movements, the establishment of the Republic, the transition to a multi-party system, democratization efforts, and contemporary political modernization dynamics in Turkey. Through this course, students are expected to develop an analytical perspective in evaluating the political modernization process in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the fundamental concepts and processes of political modernization in the Ottoman Empire and Turkey. PO-4 Interprets the concepts and approaches learned in the field of political science and management at national and international level, makes and applies comparative and interdisciplinary analysis.
PO-6 Critically evaluate the relations of state, democracy and civil society at national and local level in the field of political science and the problems in this field.
PO-12 Understand the interaction of disciplines of Political Science and Public Administration to other complementary fields such as International Relations, Sociology, History and Economics.
Examination
LO-2 It can analyze Turkey’s political transformation from the establishment of the Republic to the present, within the framework of period-specific reforms and political structures. PO-4 Interprets the concepts and approaches learned in the field of political science and management at national and international level, makes and applies comparative and interdisciplinary analysis.
PO-6 Critically evaluate the relations of state, democracy and civil society at national and local level in the field of political science and the problems in this field.
PO-12 Understand the interaction of disciplines of Political Science and Public Administration to other complementary fields such as International Relations, Sociology, History and Economics.
Examination
LO-3 It can comparatively evaluate the structural changes occurring in the process of political modernization in light of their social, economic, and cultural impacts. PO-4 Interprets the concepts and approaches learned in the field of political science and management at national and international level, makes and applies comparative and interdisciplinary analysis.
PO-6 Critically evaluate the relations of state, democracy and civil society at national and local level in the field of political science and the problems in this field.
PO-12 Understand the interaction of disciplines of Political Science and Public Administration to other complementary fields such as International Relations, Sociology, History and Economics.
Examination
LO-4 Discuss current issues related to Turkish political life. PO-1 Gain theoretical and practical compelling knowledge in the field of political science, management science, law, urbanization and environmental struggles.
PO-4 Interprets the concepts and approaches learned in the field of political science and management at national and international level, makes and applies comparative and interdisciplinary analysis.
PO-6 Critically evaluate the relations of state, democracy and civil society at national and local level in the field of political science and the problems in this field.
PO-12 Understand the interaction of disciplines of Political Science and Public Administration to other complementary fields such as International Relations, Sociology, History and Economics.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The modernization process in the Ottoman Empire, the Tanzimat and Islahat Edicts, constitutional movements, constitutional developments in the Ottoman Empire, the Young Turks and Westernization efforts, the proclamation of the Republic and political transformation, the single-party period and reforms, the transition to a multi-party system, political modernization dynamics after 1960, 1980, and 2000, democracy and military interventions, the development of civil society, the rule of law in Turkey, human rights, and democratization processes.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Informing about the aim, scope, content, method, resources and obligations of the course Concept of Modernization and Theoretical Framework Theories of modernization, Western modernization, and its impact on the Ottoman Empire Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
2 Ottoman Modernization: Institutional and Political Transformation Reform attempts in the 17th and 18th centuries, military and administrative modernization Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
3 Tanzimat and Islahat Edicts: The First Major Steps of Modernization Centralization, legal reforms, and individual rights Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
4 Constitutional Movements and Legal Transformation The First and Second Constitutional Era, Parliament, and constitutional developments Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
5 The Young Turks and the Final Stages of Ottoman Modernization Westernization, centralization, political ideologies, and opposition Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
6 Transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic: Building a Modern State World War I, Treaty of Sèvres and Lausanne, Proclamation of the Republic Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
7 Single-Party Period and State-Led Modernization Legal, educational, economic, and women’s rights reforms Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Transition to Multi-Party Politics and the Democrat Party Era 1946 elections, political liberalization, development policies Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
10 1960 Coup and Crises of Modernization Military-politics relations, constitutional reforms, planned economic development Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
11 Post-1980 Neoliberal Policies and Democracy Özal era, market reforms, globalization effects Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
12 Political Modernization in Turkey from 2000 to Present EU reforms, civil society development, democratization processes Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
13 Social Modernization and Women's Movements in Turkey Women's rights, educational reforms, gender equality policies Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
14 Globalization and the Future of Modernization in Turkey Technology, economy, law, and the direction of modernization in politics Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
15 General Evaluation and Discussion Assessing Turkey’s modernization through theoretical perspectives Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Project Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Lewis, B. (2002). The Emergence of Modern Turkey, Oxford University Press..
2 Kalaycıoğlu, E. ve Sarıbay, A. Y. (2007). Türk Siyasal Hayatı, Makaleler, Alfa Yayıncılık: İstanbul.
3 Mardin, Ş. (1991). Türk Modernleşmesi. İletişim Yayınları.
4 Ortaylı, İ. (2010). İmparatorluğun En Uzun Yüzyılı. Timaş Yayınları.
5 Toprak, Z. (2012). Modernleşme ve Türkiye. Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları.
6 Findley, C. V. (2011). Modern Türkiye’nin Osmanlı Kökenleri. Timaş Yayınları.
7 Ortaylı, İ. (2015). Osmanlı'da Devlet, Hukuk ve Adalet. Timaş Yayınları.
8 Berkes, N. (2002). Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma. Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
9 Davison, R. H. (1997). Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda Reform: 1856-1876. Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları.
10 Lewis, B. (2017). Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu. İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
11 Tunaya, T. Z. (1998). Türkiye’de Siyasal Partiler: İkinci Meşrutiyet Dönemi. Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
12 Hanioğlu, M. Ş. (2018). Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyet’e Türkiye’de Siyasal Düşünce. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları
13 Mardin, Ş. (2006). Jön Türklerin Siyasi Fikirleri 1895-1908. İletişim Yayınları.
14 Hanioğlu, M. Ş. (2001). Jön Türkler ve İttihat ve Terakki. İletişim Yayınları.
15 Aydın, S. & Taşkın, Y. (2016). 21. Yüzyılda Türkiye: Siyaset, Hukuk ve Kültür Üzerine Düşünceler. İletişim Yayınları.
16 Akşin, S. (2019). Yakın Tarihimizi Nasıl Bilelim? İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
17 Zürcher, E. J. (2019). Modernleşen Türkiye’nin Tarihi. İletişim Yayınları.
18 Ahmad, F. (1995). Modern Türkiye’nin Oluşumu. Kaynak Yayınları.
19 Tunçay, M. (1989). Türkiye’de Tek Parti Yönetimi. Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları.
20 Bora, T., & Gültekingil, M. (2004). Modern Türkiye’de Siyasi Düşünce: Kemalizm. İletişim Yayınları.
21 Çavdar, T. (1997). Türkiye’de Çok Partili Hayata Geçiş. İmge Kitabevi.
22 Koçak, C. (2017). Demokrat Parti: İktidarın Anatomisi 1946-1960. İletişim Yayınları.
23 Yıldız, M. (2002). Demokrat Parti ve Popülizm. Kaynak Yayınları.
24 Heper, M. (1991). Devlet Geleneği ve Türk Modernleşmesi. Doğu Batı Yayınları.
25 Taşkın, Y. (2013). Özal’dan Erdoğan’a Muhafazakâr Demokrasi. İletişim Yayınları.
26 Kandiyoti, D. (2011). Cariyeler, Bacılar, Yurttaşlar. Metis Yayınları.
27 Tekeli, Ş. (1995). Kadınlar ve Siyasal-Toplumsal Hayat. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Required Course instruments and materials
Books, book chapters, articles and documentaries

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) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       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 7 7 49
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 7 7 49
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 226