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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ISLAMIC HISTORY AND ARTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İTS719 |
| Name | Texts of Orientalism |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Aygül DÜZENLİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
Recognizing orientalism and understanding its historical background.
Course Content
Orientalism theory and Orientalism studies, Orientalists' approaches to Classical Islamic sources, the cooperation of colonial western states with orientalists, some problems arising from them in the history of Islam and their criticism.
Course Precondition
To have taken compulsory and optional courses.
Resources
Some lecture notes in the framework of Edward Said's Orientalism.
Notes
1 Yücel, Bulut, Oryantalizmin Kısa Tarihi, Küre Yayınları, İstanbul. 2. Armaoğlu, Fahir, 20. Yüzyıl Siyasî Tarihi, 15. baskı, İstanbul 2007 3. Ferro, Marc, Sömürgecilik Tarihi, çev. Muna Cedden, İmge Yayınları, İstanbul, 2002. 4. Hobsbawm, Eric, Kısa 20. Yüzyıl, 1914-1991 Aşırılıklar Çağı, çev. Yavuz Alogan, 3. baskı, İstanbul, 2007. 5. İşçi, Metin, Kültür Sömürgeciliği ve Eğitim, İstanbul, 1995. 6. Said, Edward W., Şarkiyatçılık, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017. 7. Uçarol, Rifat, Siyasi Tarih (1789-2001), 6. baskı, İstanbul, 2006.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student knows orientalism and can make a theoretical and historical evaluation of the orientalist perspective. |
| LO02 | Knows the history of Orientalist studies in Europe. |
| LO03 | Interpret the spread of the Orientalist view outside of Europe. |
| LO04 | Can make critical evaluations of orientalism. |
| LO05 | Becomes aware of Islamic studies in the Western. |
| LO06 | Analyzes orientalists' perspective on Islamic history. |
| LO07 | Becomes aware of orientalists' studies on Siyer and the history of Islam and analyzes them with a critical eye. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops and deepens his/her knowledge in a different field at the level of expertise based on undergraduate level qualifications in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Islamic History and Arts and conducts joint studies with different disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the resources in the related field effectively based on the undergraduate level qualifications gained in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses research methods and techniques applied in the fields of Islamic History and Arts. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Through the knowledge acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts, it creates new information by integrating information in different disciplinary fields. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to solve problems specific to the field of Islamic History and Arts with the most appropriate research methods and techniques. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to use the specialized knowledge acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts in order to raise the level of education, culture and art of the society. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to independently carry out a study that requires specialization in the field of Islamic History and Arts. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new approaches to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field of Islamic History and Arts. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to work independently as an individual in studies carried out in the fields of education, culture and arts and / or to produce solutions by taking responsibility in team work. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field of Islamic History and Arts; to be able to organize personal, institutional and team work at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to evaluate the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Islamic History and Arts with a critical approach. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to effectively teach the knowledge acquired in the field to individuals and groups under his/her responsibility. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of orientalism, the areas covered by orientalism and a general overview of eastern geography, introduction of current sources. | by Ali Dere "A Process in the Encounter of East and West: Orientalism, Rereading Orientalism" etc. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Postmodernism, Globalism and Critique of Orientalism. | Kalın, İbrahim, Between Napoleon and Ceberti: New Faces of Orientalism as We Enter the Modern Era, etc. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Western Ways of Reading Islam and Its Effects on the Islamic World. | Ugur, Hakan, The Emergence of Orientalism in Europe and Ismail Fennî Ertuğrul's Defense Against Dozy's Claims on the Originality of Islam, Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of the Faculty of Theology, 2019, issue: 48, p. 175-195. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | The Approaches of the Orientalists to the Prophet and Reading the Sīra. | Sarıçam, İbrahim - Seyfettin Erşahin, "The View of Western Orientalism to the Prophet", Eskiyeni: Journal of Social Sciences, 2007, issue: 5, p. 5-21. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | The orientalists' critical views and approaches to the Qur'an. | Bedir, Ahmet, The Effects of Orientalism on Our Intellectual in Understanding the Qur'an, Marife, 2002, vol: II, no: 3, p. 189-218. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Hadith criticism of orientalists. | See, Mehmet, On the Basic Factors Leading Classical Orientalism to Hadith Studies, Islamiyât, 2000, vol: III, issue: 1, p. 11-31. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Relations of Muslims with Christians. | Attacker, Faruk, The Emergence of Orientalism in the Context of Muslim-Christian Relations, Old New: Journal of Social Sciences, 2007, issue: 4, p. 69-78. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Colonialism and Orientalism. | Mertcan, Hakan The Relationship between Orientalism and Colonialism: The Endless Bloody Adventure of "Love" from the Sword of the Western Conquerors to Aladdin's Lamp, Milel and Nihal: Journal of Faith, Culture and Mythology Studies, 2007, vol: IV, issue: 2, p. 11-28. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 9 | midterm | Assignment on the topics covered | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 10 | Economist reading of Islamic history. | Kurt, Abdurrahman, "Islam and the Problem of Underdevelopment", U.Ü. Journal of the Faculty of Theology, 17/2 2008, p. 35-72. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Ethnocentric Reading of Islamic history. | Göregen, Mustafa, "Psycho-Social Foundations of Orientalist Islamic Interpretations", Journal of Turkic Studies, P.1 2017 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Sociocentric reading of the History of Islam. | Zakzuk, Mahmud Hamdi, Orientalism or Civilizations Reckoning Trans. Abdulaziz Hatip, Izmir 2007. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Bernard Lewis and historiography. | Bernard Lewis, The Birth of Modern Turkey, trans. Boğaç Babür Turna, Friends Publishing House, Ankara 2008. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Examining Orientalism through selected texts I. | Bernard Lewis, The Birth of Modern Turkey, trans. Boğaç Babür Turna, Friends Publishing House, Ankara 2008. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Examining Orientalism through selected texts II. | Bernard Lewis, The Birth of Modern Turkey, trans. Boğaç Babür Turna, Friends Publishing House, Ankara 2008. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Final Exams | Studying subjects until the end of the year exams. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | Studying subjects until the end of the year exams. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||