HISTORY OF THE TURKISH CULTURE

Course Description

This course aims to examine the place and importance of Turkish culture among world cultures and with a historical perspective, it will examine the changes and developments the Turkish culture has gone through. Within this framework, concepts focusing on culture and civilization will be examined. Then factors associated with the formation of the Turkish culture will be analyzed from a historical perspective. Differences between culture and civilization and approaches examining this differences will be followed by factors creating the Turkish culture with focus on language, writing, science, dress, art, religion, and other culture spreading tools. The course aims to examine cultural developments within the Turkish historical framwork from both an analytical and historical perspective.

HISTORY OF THE TURKISH CULTURE

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Turan, Şeraffetin, (2002) Türk Kültür Tarihi, İstanbul: Bilgi Yayınevi.
2. 02 Kafesoğlu, İbrahim (1983) Türk Milî Kültürü, İstanbul.
3. 03 Ögel, Bahaattin (Münferit Baskılar), İslamiyetten Önce Türk Kültür Tarihi, Ankara.
4. 04 Ögel, Bahaattin (Münferit Baskılar), Türk Kültür Tarihine Giriş, Ankara.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Summarizes the processes of Turkish culture and art in the historical process. SOLO 3
2. L02 To explain the place of Turkish culture in the modern world. SOLO 4
3. L03 To aware of the basic concepts of culture and civilization. SOLO 3
4. L04 To evaluate the elements that shaped Turkish culture within a contemporary context in a unifed perspective. SOLO 4
5. L05 To criticise cultural developments in terms of the historical development of Turkish culture. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
2. P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
3. P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
4. P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
6. P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
7. P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
9. P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
11. P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.

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