By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of major historical events and political developments in modern Turkey.
• Identify and analyze the key factors contributing to the formation of the Turkish Republic and its socio-political evolution.
• Assess the impact of cultural exchange, religion, and industrialization on Turkey’s modernization process.
• Critically evaluate different historiographical perspectives on contemporary Turkish history.
• Apply historical and political analysis to contemporary issues in Turkey.