This is one of a series of term-courses reviewing sources relevant for the study of Ottoman and Turkish history in different periods, as well as methods that have been developed and employed by historians on the basis of different types of sources. Specifically for the 17th and 18th centuries, HIST 572 starts out with a review of the decline paradigm, which among other things portrays the Ottoman Empire as a stagnant, peripheral and passive spectator in Early Modernity, and which has been persuasively challenged since the 1970s. Building upon research based on the central Ottoman archives over the last three decades, and using the state as the key unit of analysis, the first part of this course takes an in-depth look at people and ideas in the Ottoman territories over 1600-1800, via (1) the changing political economy, (2) the transformation of agrarian relations, (3) the problems of provisioning Istanbul, (4) struggles between the reforming and conservative wings of the ruling elite, and (5) the "women's sultanate", so-called, and the changing legitimation patterns of the House of Osman. A second part deals with (6) economic, social and cultural life in the provinces, and (7) the growth of international trading cities such as Thessaloniki, Izmir or Aleppo. In concluding, historiographical attention is devoted to the clichés or tropes of (8) the "Tulip Age", (9) "Oriental despotism", and (10) "incorporation into the world- system".
Sources and Methods for 17th and 18th century Ottoman History (HIST 572)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree | * | ||
| History - Non Thesis | * | ||
| History - With Master's Degree | * | ||
| History - With Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Biological Sciences and Bioengineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Industrial Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Materials Science and Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
| Leaders for Industry Mechatronics Engineering - Non Thesis | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. identify the major debates and historians of the 17th-18th century Ottoman historiography. 2. describe the major events, persons and ideas that shaped the period and how these events fit into the course of Ottoman history. 3. develop skills to analyze primary sources (in translation). 4. On Ottoman men/women and Ideas 5. comprehend a more nuanced understanding of the historical context of the pre-modern Ottoman empire. 6. analyze the interrelated forces of economy, society and culture. 7. develop a broader historical context to better understand reform and resistence. 8. develop independent and group study skills 9. evaluate historical material to produce, to a deadline, a coherent and cogent argument, developed through the mode of assessment
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 5
2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 4
3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 5
4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 5
5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 5
6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 5
7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 2
8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 2
9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 2
10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 5
11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 4
12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 5
13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 3
14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 4
15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 3
16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 5
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 5
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 5
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 5
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 3
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5
1. Demonstrate command of comparative perspectives, which may include the ability to compare the histories of different societies, or cultures awareness of continuity and change over extended time spans. 5
2. Construct concepts and theories derived from the humanities and social sciences. 5
3. Analyze the evidence from the research to support a historical argument for an answer to a research question. 5
4. Apply a critical perspective to evaluating historical arguments, including the quality of the sources, the validity of the interpretations of those sources, and the soundness of the argument's use of evidence to support a historical interpretation. 5
5. Develop and sustain historical arguments in a variety of literary forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 5
1. Demonstrate command of comparative perspectives, which may include the ability to compare the histories of different societies, or cultures awareness of continuity and change over extended time spans. 5
2. Construct concepts and theories derived from the humanities and social sciences. 5
3. Analyze the evidence from the research to support a historical argument for an answer to a research question. 5
4. Apply a critical perspective to evaluating historical arguments, including the quality of the sources, the validity of the interpretations of those sources, and the soundness of the argument's use of evidence to support a historical interpretation. 5
5. Develop and sustain historical arguments in a variety of literary forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 5
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 25 |
| Midterm | 30 |
| Written Report | 25 |
| Presentation | 20 |