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IZU 015 - Ottoman Civilization and Institutions

Departments Supervised by the Rectorate · İZÜ Seçmeli Dersler · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 IZU Common Elective
Coordinator: Koordinatör Adem SARAÇ
Instructors: Koordinatör Adem SARAÇ

Course Objective

This course is to examine the Ottoman civilization, a continuation of Islamic civilization, with the world view that has risen above it and its various institutions which have concrete implications. The world view which is the foundation of the Ottoman civilization and the institutions that mediate the passing of the illusion will be examined considering the differences brought about by the conditions of the period and the region. In this context, education, education, military and family related institutions, especially politics, law and economics, will be tried to be put forward

Course Content

This course is to examine the Ottoman civilization, a continuation of Islamic civilization, with the world view that has risen above it and its various institutions which have concrete implications. The world view which is the foundation of the Ottoman civilization and the institutions that mediate the passing of the illusion will be examined considering the differences brought about by the conditions of the period and the region. In this context, education, education, military and family related institutions, especially politics, law and economics, will be tried to be put forward

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. They reveal the characteristics of the period when Ottoman civilization rose.
  2. He tells the Ottoman influence on Europe.

Core Area Distribution

(22) Humanities%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussion

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkOral ExamTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)14228
Out of Class Study Period14228
Midterm11010
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final11010

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Historical foundations of Ottoman institutions.
2The emergence of institutions in the foundation process of the Ottoman state..
3Historical changes and transformations of Ottoman institutions until the 16th century..
4Central structure of Ottoman and II Mehmed institutions..
5The development of the Ottoman central and provincial organization..
6Ottoman center and palace organization..
7Ottoman army (land army and navy)..
8Midterm..
9Ottoman scientific organization and justice institution.
10Social institutions.
11Change in Ottoman institutions and its reasons.
12The effects of political, social and economic effects on institutions..
13Ottoman provincial organization and local practices.
14Final examination.