METU | Course Syllabus

To provide students with a foundational understanding of modern Turkish history from the late Ottoman Empire to the present.
To analyze the political, economic, and cultural transformations that have shaped Turkey’s development.
To examine the role of key historical figures, institutions, and ideologies in the formation of the Turkish nation-state.
To explore the interplay between tradition and modernity, as well as the impact of globalization on Turkish society.
To foster critical thinking and comparative analysis skills by engaging with historical sources and scholarly debates.