Turkish Nationalism :Politics and Ideology

This course aims to examine the emergence of Turkish nationalism as a political ideology in the late nineteenth century and its spread and influence in the Republic of Turkey. On the one hand, the emphasis is put on the history of ideas: the environment in which Turkish nationalism was born and flourished, its influence in the early republican era, and its evolution after are covered in detail. On the other hand, another goal of this course is to highlight the political institutionalization of Turkish nationalism. The way in which the Republic adopted nationalism as the core ideology of the nascent state and how various branches of the nationalist movement had found a political expression, participating in politics in modern Turkey, constitute the other central questions to be dealt with. Finally, prospects for future are to be discussed, taking into account the nationalist responses to Turkey's domestic and global interests, commitments, and problems. New voices among Turkish nationalist, providing answers to current issues and introducing theoretical openings will receive attention, as well.