This course is about political development in modem Turkey. It is designed to introduce students to theories of political development and examine the Turkish experience in light of these theories. There will a midterm examination, a comprehensive final examination, and a research paper.
Attendance is mandatory.
Students who miss more than six class meetings without legitimate excuse will be dropped from the course. We will have a setting chart assigned by the instructor. Except in the most unusual of cases, no make-up examinations and no incomplete grades will be granted. Readings Feroz Ahmad. The Making of Modern Turkey.