Konstantinos Gogos

University Teacher (PD 407/80)

kgogos[at]turkmas.uoa[dot]gr

3 hours per week

Course objectives

This course focuses on the political ideas and ideological currents expressed and formed in the last century of the Ottoman Empire.

The course aims at offering a clear account of the political and ideological trends and proposals expressed by Ottoman intellectuals and bureaucrats; it further deals with the efforts and policies of the central administration targeting at reorganization, modernization and strengthening of the Ottoman state.

Course Structure

The course addresses issues such as: the reorganization and modernization reforms of the 19th century (Tanzimat), Young Ottoman ideas, constitutionalism, Islamism and policies of Islamism/Pan-Islamism, Young Turks, Turkish nationalism and other nationalisms. Additionally, the work and ideas of Namik Kemal, Sinasi, Jemaladdin Afghani, Ziya Gokalp and other prominent figures of that period will be discussed in the classroom.

Assessment

Final written examination: 100 %, or alternatively, mid-term paper (25%) plus final written examination (75%)

Required Textbook

Μητράρας, Αριστοτέλης, Ο τουρκικός εθνικισμός του Ζιγιά Γκιοκάλπ και ο Κεμαλισμός, Αθήνα 2011

Bibliography

Berkes, Niyazi, The Development of Secularism in Turkey, New York 1988 [new edition]

Mardin, Serif, The Genesis of Young Ottoman Thought, Princeton, NJ 1962

Rahnema, Ali (ed.), Pioneers of Islamic Revival, London 2005 [new updated edition]

Tunaya, Tarık Zafer, İslamcılık Akımı, İstanbul 2003

Deringil, Selim, Η καλά προστατευόμενη επικράτεια, Αθήνα 2003