Graduate Education Institute · International Finance and Participation Banking · Master
Course Objective
The institutions developed by the Ottomans in the field of economics and finance and the specific features of their activities in this field will be emphasized. In this context, especially the emergence of modernity and the emergence of modern capitalism and the world system, and the Ottoman Empire, the most important representative of the Islamic civilization in the centuries when its influence on the world especially in the economic and financial spheres, was tried to be discovered in the light of these developments. Nutrition levels from Islam's worldview and values system will also be emphasized. The most important aim of this course is the academic effort and search to understand the similarities, differences, and unique aspects of the economic and financial system established and operated by the Ottomans with other contemporary societies and states in the world, taking into account not only the Western world and civilization but also the developments in the eastern civilization and geographies.
Course Content
The institutions developed by the Ottomans in the field of economics and finance and the specific features of their activities in this field will be emphasized. In this context, especially the emergence of modernity and the emergence of modern capitalism and the world system, and the Ottoman Empire, the most important representative of the Islamic civilization in the centuries when its influence on the world especially in the economic and financial spheres, was tried to be discovered in the light of these developments. Nutrition levels from Islam's worldview and values system will also be emphasized. The most important aim of this course is the academic effort and search to understand the similarities, differences, and unique aspects of the economic and financial system established and operated by the Ottomans with other contemporary societies and states in the world, taking into account not only the Western world and civilization but also the developments in the eastern civilization and geographies.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student will have knowledge about the Ottoman State and Society: Foundation and Economy, Classical Ottoman Economic Structure and Institutions
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the resources related to the course and the Principles of the Economies of the Turkish States before the Ottoman Empire | relevant chapter |
| 2 | Economic Mentality in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 3 | Money and financial system in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 4 | Tax farming, mansion and esham system in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 5 | Trade and Trade Routes in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 6 | ||
| 7 | City in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 8 | ||
| 9 | City in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 10 | Social stratification and city life in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 11 | Village life and the importance of villages in terms of social and economic history in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 12 | Yoruks in the Ottoman Empire and their importance in social and economic history | Relevant chapter |
| 13 | Non-Muslims in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 14 | Waqf in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 15 | Waqf in the Ottoman Empire | Relevant chapter |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |