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| Semester | fall semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | |
| Content | The body has become a focal point of a range of cultural and political discourse and practices in modern society. Besides its various social and philosophical underpinnings, it is one of the main tools of military discipline. Based on major literature in the history of body, this course aims at leading students to deepen their perspectives on the military education and training principles in modern Ottoman Army. How did the body evolve into a tool and objective of political power throughout history? Why is military training important in the building process of nation-states? What is the impact of Ottoman military training upon the formation of a desirable citizen? In what ways has the Ottoman experience in military training interacted with its European counterparts? By asking and answering these questions, students will be able to broaden their historical understanding of the military education and physical training in 20th century, that would also contribute to their knowledge in history and other disciplines. |
| Learning objectives | Students will develop a comprehensive grasp of military education and physical training in 20th century by examining its profound influences on Ottoman army. |
| Bibliography | Michel Foucault, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison, tr. Alan Sheridan (New York: Vintage Books) Erik J. Zürcher, The Young Turk Legacy and Nation Building: From the Ottoman Empire to the Ataturk’s Turkey, (London: I.B. Tauris) Liet.Col. Baron von Der Goltz, The Nation in Arms, tr. Philip A. Ashworth., (London: H. Allen and Co.) |
| Admission requirements | Students are expected to attend class regularly, read assigned materials before the date indicated in the syllabus and actively participate in class discussions. Proficiency in English for academic purposes, encompassing both written and verbal communication skills is required. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18.09.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 25.09.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 02.10.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 09.10.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 16.10.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 23.10.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 30.10.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 06.11.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 13.11.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 20.11.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 27.11.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 04.12.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 11.12.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Wednesday 18.12.2024 | 14.00-16.00 | Maiengasse, Seminarraum U115 |
| Modules |
Modul: Fortgeschrittene Nahoststudien (Bachelor's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Themen der Near & Middle Eastern Studies (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Transfer: Europa interdisziplinär (Master's degree program: European History in Global Perspective) Wahlbereich Master Geschichte: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: History) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | There will be a three-hour intensive seminar every two weeks and we will meet on Friday afternoons. In the beginning of each course, the lecturer will introduce main subjects of the day and the certain points for further thinking. Then, 20-25 minutes shall be used for students’ analysis of papers assigned for the week. There will also be a general discussion with students’ pre-class questions. Each student’s performance will be evaluated in accordance with her or his midterm assignment, final essay, paper presentation and participation in the seminars. Further requirements and the syllabus of the course will be given during the first session in September. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Nahost-Studien |