Political Symbols and Rituals(SP 729)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP 729 | Political Symbols and Rituals | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Masters Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The main objective of the course is to analyze the state authority and its permanence in space and time, through the rituals and symbols policies by using the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, history and political science. The course focuses mainly on the construction of national identity and the question of invention of tradition through ceremonies and state symbols. |
| Content | Following two introductory courses we will focus on the “state” rituals practiced in the Ottoman Empire. Then, we will study the relationship of the republic with its Ottoman past; the relationship artificially created on a register of antagonism between old/new that crystallizes in particular rituals and political symbols. Finally, we will show the role played by state symbols and rituals in the construction of national identity in Turkey |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1- Know the anthropological conception of ancient ceremonies and modern national celebrations and symbols used in these occasions. 2- Interpret the sacred dimension of state power through various civilizations 3- Learn the construction of the sate, nation and the emergence of nationalism and the “invention of tradition” (Comparing Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire) 4- Know the interrelationships between consciousness and national identity and political symbols and rituals. 5- Understand the political rites and symbols practiced in the Ottoman State 6- Discuss the national festivals of the late Empire and early Republic |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | The course will be realized mostly in the form of lectures. Depending on the subject and the availability of meeting rooms, the instructor will use audio-visual material such as miniatures and engravings of the Ottoman era or photos, films, movies and audiotapes. |
| References |
Eric. J. Hobsbawm- Geleneğin icadı. Agora kitaplığı, 2006. Benedict Anderson- Hayali Cemaatler. Metis yay., 2007. Ernest Gellner- Milliyetçiliğe Bakmak. iletişim yay., 1998. Marc Abeles- Devletin antropolojisi. Kesit yay., 1998. Sibel Bozdoğan- Modernizm ve ulusun inşası. Erken Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi’nde mimari kültür. Metis yay., 2002. Hakan T. Karatepe- Padişahım çok yaşa. Osmanlı devletinin son zamanında merasimler. Kitap yay., 2004. Caner Onay- Tören, kutlama ve saha içi gösteri teknikleri. Nobel, 2004. Esra Özyürek- Modernlik nostaljisi: Kemalizm, laiklik ve gündelik hayatta siyaset. Boğaziçi Üniversitesi yay., 2008. Arzu Öztürkmen- Türkiye’de folklor ve milliyetçilik. İletişim yay., 1998. Seyfi Öngider- İki şehrin hikayesi. Ankara İstanbul çatışması. Aykırı yay., 2003. Neşe G. Yeşilkaya- Halkevleri: İdeoloji ve mimarlık. İletişim yay., 1999. Selim Deringil- Simgeden Millete. II. Abdülhamid’den Mustafa Kemal’e devlet ve millet. İletiştim yay., 2007. Birol Caymaz- Türkiye’de Vatandaşlık. Resmi ideoloji ve yansımaları. Bilgi Üniversitesi yay., 2007. Sibel Özbudun- Ayinden törene. Anahtar kitaplar, 1997 |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course definition and organization. Distribution of syllables and general presentation of sources. |
| 2 | Historical and theoretical introduction |
| 3 | Continuation of the course |
| 4 | Rituals in Ottoman Empire |
| 5 | Continuation of the course |
| 6 | Religious and secular celebrations |
| 7 | Invention of tradition and “Cuma Selamlığı” (“Friday Salutation”) |
| 8 | State symbols and Palace music |
| 9 | Mid-Term |
| 10 | Political Rituals and symbols within the national construction |
| 11 | The construction of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk image |
| 12 | Cult of personality and monumental sculptures |
| 13 | City model of Nation State: Ankara |
| 14 | National celebrations |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 50 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Use major concepts, theories and approaches with an effective comprehenshion of the relationship among them. | X | ||||
| 2 | Identify and gather information from credible primary and secondary sources in the field of political science; analyze and synthesize data. | X | ||||
| 3 | Make written and oral presentations original in national and international conferences in the field of political science and share their knowledge with their counterparts in academic publications.. | X | ||||
| 4 | Conceive the causes of social transformations and use this capacity for the development of modern society. | X | ||||
| 5 | Evaluate and interpret the historical and contemporary dynamics of the society and politics in Turkey from a scientific perspective. | X | ||||
| 6 | Comprehend and analyze critically the current configuration of social dynamics. | X | ||||
| 7 | Appraise the sources of societal conflict and how they can be resolved by political means. | X | ||||
| 8 | Enhance awareness and sensivity towards issues related to democracy, human rights and social peace. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||