The Ottoman state grew from a principality (c. 1300) into one of the world's greatest powers and lasted for 640 years. As a ghazi state the Ottomans confronted the Byzantines, contributing to their decay. Mehmed II with his conquest of Istanbul put an end to the Byzantine Empire in 1453 and set out to build a new empire on its economic and cultural heritage. At its peak in the sixteenth century the Ottoman Empire spread across three continents. European colonial penetration and the rise of nationalism undermined the vitality of Ottoman state and Empire came to an end after the First World War. The Turks however, reunited and founded a new modern state after the War of Independence. The modern Turkish state is secular and is expecting to become a member of the European Union. Turkey today acts as a bridge between the East and the West. From a geo-strategic perspective it is one of the most important countries in the post-Cold War world.
The emphasis in this course will be on topics that will facilitate an understanding of both the Ottoman Empire and the foundation of the modern Turkish state. Political, military and administrative systems of the Ottomans, as well as continuity and differences between the Ottoman and modern Turkish state will be discussed through introducing interrelated themes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Research a range of the major works on the history and culture of the Ottoman state.
- Develop and extend their knowledge and understanding of political, military and administrative systems of the Ottoman Empire as well as the forces and principles behind the formation of the modern Turkey.
- Critically analyse the historical and political aspects of the campaigns undertaken by the Ottomans.
- Research the Ottomans in the wider historical perspective with regard to the most important transformations of the world such as the Industrial Revolution, age of nationalism, discovery of Americas and the new maritime routes to India and China.
- Undertake in depth research and analysis to write and present original work related to the study of Turkish history, politics and culture.
Indicative Assessment
Participation (10%) Learning Outcomes 1-5Essay of 4000 words (50%) Learning Outcomes 1-5
Final Exam of 2 hours or 2500-word essay (40%) Learning Outcomes 1-5
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Preliminary Reading
Finkel, C., Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300-1923, London: John Murray, 2006.Imber, C., The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650, London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2002.
McCarthy, J., The Ottoman Turks, London & New York: Longman, 1997.
Goffman, D., The Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
