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TRH5410Ottoman Science History3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of HISTORY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Ahmet KARAÇAVUŞ
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Melek Öksüz
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Comprehending of formation of scientific mentality in Ottomans and characteristics of the knowledge of this mentality.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : summarize the general characteristics of the knowledge sistem of Ottoman in that times.3,141,
PO - 2 : describe the knowledge sistem of Ottoman, the most important cases and developments.11,
PO - 3 : use their knowledge in their research about the topic4,9,131,
PO - 4 : present before an audience the results and outcome of this lesson.3,91
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
It will be learned tools and methods of the production of scientific knowledge and examined scientific reasons for the decline in Ottomans.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to the lecture and presentation of sources
 Week 2Concept analysis, human, culture, civilization, what are human and civilization? A brief history of civilization.
 Week 3A brief history of civilization.
 Week 4What is the knowledge? What are the types of knowledge?
 Week 5What is the scientific learning? What are the methods of it?
 Week 6Induction and deduction
 Week 7Formation the understanding of science in Ottoman Medreses
 Week 8Methods of production of knowledge in Ottoman era?
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Secular sciences in Ottoman medreses (mathematics, geometry, astronomy, physics etc.)
 Week 11Theology in Ottoman medreses
 Week 12Scientific decline in Ottoman civilization. Quiz
 Week 13Scientific developments in Europe and Ottoman science world
 Week 14Scientific developments in Europe and Ottoman science world
 Week 15General evaluation
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Adıvar, Adnan; 1982; Osmanlı Türklerinde İlim, İstanbul.
2Tekeli, Sevim; 2003; Bilim Tarihine Giriş, İstanbul.
 
Recommended Reading
1Demir., Remzi; 2014; Osmanlılarda Bilimsel Düşüncenin Yapısı, Ankara.
2Adıvar, Adnan; 1982; Osmanlı Türklerinde İlim, İstanbul.,
3Colin. 2003; Bilim Tarihi, Ankara.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 26.11.2021 1 30
Quiz 12 09,12.2021 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 10.01.2022 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 8 14 112
Arasınav için hazırlık 14 1 14
Arasınav 7 1 7
Kısa sınav 6 2 12
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 18 1 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 6 1 6
Total work load225