HISTORY RESEARCH SEMINARS -2018
In the History Research Seminars, which were held between 7 March and 23 May 2018, the relationship of history with philosophy, archaeology and economy were discussed along with archive usage, oral history study, collectorship and cultural heritage. The seminars that brought together researchers with academic experts consisted of the following topics:
Professor A. Nükhet Adıyeke-“Introduction to History” [7 March 2018]; Associate Professor Mehmet Kuyurtar-“History-Science-Philosophy Relations” [14 March 2018]; Dr. Ahmet Uhri-“Prehistoric Burial Traditions and Prehistoric Human Achievements Before Death” 21 March 2018’ Lecturer M. Ali Demirbaş-“Archive Usage, Document Reading” [28 March 2018]; Dr. Akın Ersoy-“History and Archaeology” [4 April 2018]; Dr. Serkan Şavk-“Online Historiography: Sharing Small Scale Collections and Research over the Internet” [11 April 2018]; Associate Professor M. Erdem Özgür-“Economy and History” [18 April 2018]; Dr. F. Hakan Kaya-“Collecting in Turkey” [25 April 2018]; Dr. Barış Gür-“The Importance and Conservation of Cultural Heritage [2 May 2018]; Dr. Dilek Akyalçın Kaya-“Micro History Applications” [9 May 2018]; Dr. Ahmet Mehmetefendioğlu-“Family History Research and Historiography” [16 May 2018]; and Dr. Nuri Adıyeke-“Dominant Paradigms in Ottoman Historiography” [23 May 2018].
The seminars followed a program that aimed to place historical research over the foundations of scientific method. Thirty-six participants who attended the seminars were awarded certificates. In addition to the lectures delivered by academic experts, the seminars were based on active participation through presentations and questions. By the end of the program, the 36 participants who took part gained a new perspective in their approach to the city and geography that they live in.
