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May 01, 2024
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Goucher College 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.
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HIS 221 - Ottoman Empire (3 Cr.)
This course surveys Ottoman history from the conquest of Istanbul (Constantinople) under Mehmed II in 1453 to the founding of the modern Turkish Republic under Ataturk. The course will cover political, social, and cultural developments throughout this period. Specific topics include the transformation of a border emirate, the political roles played by women within the harem institution, Ottoman imperial policies and cultural exchanges with neighbors, the integration of the Ottoman Empire into a European diplomatic system in the 19th century, and the introduction of a secular Republic of Turkey following World War I. Prerequisites: one 100-level history course or sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Beachy.
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