Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
YÖKA1	PRINCIPLES OF ATATURK AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTION I	Compulsory	1	1	2

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of the Atatürk Principles and History of the Revolution course is to educate students about the fundamental characteristics of the Republic and its achievements by studying Atatürk's works. Additionally, it is aimed to teach the political developments during the completion phase of the Turkish revolution and the establishment process of the new state. Furthermore, another objective of the course is to educate students about Atatürk's political and social reforms. The Basic Concepts Knowledge related to the course includes concepts such as Reform, Improvement, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Republic, etc. The general situation of the Ottoman Empire, both internal and external factors that contributed to its collapse and influenced the reforms, are discussed. The Reform Movements, their causes and consequences, the Tripolitanian, Balkan, and World Wars I are covered. The reasons that led to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, the national awakening triggered by the occupation of Anatolia after the Armistice of Mudros are explained. Atatürk's life, personality, and his landing in Samsun are discussed. The Preparatory Period of the National Struggle, the Opening and Features of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the battles and campaigns of the War of Independence, and historical events, facts, and concepts related to military and political relations with other states are explained and taught. The establishment of the new Turkish state and the formation of national historical consciousness regarding Atatürk's ideology and goals for modernization are emphasized. The aim of the Atatürk Principles and History of the Revolution course can be generally stated as teaching the birth and development of modern Turkey. To Turkish Youth: To provide accurate information to Turkish youth about the Turkish War of Independence, Atatürk's Principles and Reforms, Atatürk's thoughts and views, and the recent history of the Republic of Turkey. To provide accurate information to Turkish youth about internal and external dangers and threats to the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk's Principles and Reforms, and Atatürk's thoughts and views. To unite Turkish youth in an indivisible unity with their country, nation, and state, in line with Atatürk's Principles and Reforms and Atatürk's thoughts and views, based on national goals and ideals. To educate and empower Turkish youth in accordance with Atatürk's thoughts, views, and principles.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Uzaktan Eğitim Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi

Learning Outcomes

1	The structure of Ottoman Empire and its dissolution reasons - Recovery and reform efforts in the state
2	Apprehends the historical origins of Atatürks Principles
3	Understands the state structure of Turkish Republic
4	Apprehends the Turkish case in 21th century
5	Apprehends Atatürks understanding of republic and peace

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Key concepts related to the Principles of Atatürk and the History of Revolution Lesson (Revolution, Reform, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Republic, etc.), major external and internal events that influenced the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire (Geographical Discoveries, Renaissance, Reformation, Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, Eastern Question, Administration, Army, Economy, Education, etc., disruptions in these fields), 17th, 18th, and 19th-century Reform Movements, Tanzimat and Reform Edict, Abdulhamid II, First and Second Constitutional Eras, Political parties (Committee of Union and Progress and others), Intellectual Movements aimed at Saving the Ottoman Empire (Ottomanism, Islamism, Turkism, Westernism, etc.), Atatürk's Life, Personality, and Arrival in Samsun, Italo-Turkish and Balkan Wars, World War I Causes and Consequences, Reasons for the Ottoman Empire's Entry into the War and the Fronts it fought on (Gallipoli, Caucasus, Syria, Canal, and others), Armistice of Mudros, Wilson's Principles, Paris Peace Conference, Occupation of Izmir, Mustafa Kemal Pasha's Life, Personality, Arrival in Samsun, and the Situation in Anatolia, Societies, Amasya Protocol, Erzurum, Sivas, and Other National Congresses, Amasya Meeting, Opening of the Ottoman Parliament, and Misak-i Milli Decisions, Official Occupation of Istanbul, Atatürk's Arrival in Ankara, Opening and Features of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Constitutional Law, Reactions to the Grand National Assembly and Internal Rebellions, Press in the National Struggle, Internal Rebellions, and Measures Taken, Secret Agreements, Treaty of Sevres, Establishment of Kuva-yi Milliye and Regular Army, Eastern Front (Armenian Question and Treaty of Gümrü), Southern Front (Defense of Antep, Urfa, Maraş, and Adana), Western Front, First and Second Battles of İnönü, London Conference, Moscow Treaty, Adoption of the Independence March, Turkish-Soviet-British-French-US Relations, Turkish-Afghan Friendship Treaty, Battles of Afyon-Kütahya-Eskişehir, Commander-in-Chief Law and National Mobilization Orders, Battle of Sakarya, Ankara and Kars Treaties, Preparation for Peace Negotiations and the Great Offensive and Commander-in-Chief Battle, Mudanya Armistice, and Preparation for the Lausanne Conference."

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Content and aim of history of Ataturk Principles and Revolution - Concepts like reform (Revolution, Reform, Constitutionalism, Democracy, Republic, etc.),
2	The structure of Ottoman Empire and its dissolution reasons - Recovery and reform efforts in the state ,major external and internal events that influenced the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire (Geographical Discoveries, Renaissance, Reformation, Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, Eastern Question, Administration, Army, Economy, Education, etc., disruptions in these fields)
3	Constitutional development and intellectual transactions in the state - The Ottoman geopolitics and foreign policy 17th, 18th, and 19th-century Reform Movements, Tanzimat and Reform Edict, Abdulhamid II, First and Second Constitutional Eras,
4	Political parties (Committee of Union and Progress and others), Intellectual Movements aimed at Saving the Ottoman Empire (Ottomanism, Islamism, Turkism, Westernism, etc.),
5	Italo-Turkish and Balkan Wars, World War I Causes and Consequences, Reasons for the Ottoman Empire's Entry into the War and the Fronts it fought on (Gallipoli, Caucasus, Syria, Canal, and others), Armistice of Mudros,
6	Wilson's Principles, Paris Peace Conference, Occupation of Izmir and the Situation in Anatolia,
7	Mustafa Kemal Pasha's Life, Personality, Arrival in Samsun, and the Situation in Anatolia, Societies,
8	Circular of Amasya, Erzurum, Sivas, and Other National Congresses,
9	MIDTERM EXAMINATION
10	Amasya Meeting, Opening of the Ottoman Parliament, and Misak-i Milli Decisions, Official Occupation of Istanbul,
11	Atatürk's Arrival in Ankara, Opening and Features of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Constitutional Law, Reactions to the Grand National Assembly and Internal Rebellions, Press in the National Struggle, Internal Rebellions, and Measures Taken,
12	Secret Agreements, Treaty of Sevres, Establishment of Kuva-yi Milliye and Regular Army,
13	Eastern Front (Armenian Question and Treaty of Gümrü), Southern Front (Defense of Antep, Urfa, Maraş, and Adana),
14	Western Front, First and Second Battles of İnönü, London Conference, Moscow Treaty, Adoption of the Independence March, Turkish-Soviet-British-French-US Relations, Turkish-Afghan Friendship Treaty, Battles of Afyon-Kütahya-Eskişehir, Commander-in-Chief Law and National Mobilization Orders,
15	Battle of Sakarya, Ankara and Kars Treaties, Preparation for Peace Negotiations and the Great Offensive and Commander-in-Chief Battle, Mudanya Armistice, and Preparation for the Lausanne Conference."
16	Final exam