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AZERBAIJAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF OIL AND INDUSTRY

Faculties: “Geological Exploration”, “Chemical Tecnologies”, “Oil and gas productions”,

“Information tecnologies and control”
Speciality: Gr. 126.22E, 202.22E, 382.22E, 614.22E,616.22E, 682.22E, 692.22E, 694.22E
SYLLABUS
of Subject “History of Azerbaijan”
HF – B03 For all specialities
Teaching year 2022/2023; Semester II; section: english

Course …………………………………….…...1

Term…………………….…………………..….1

Total hours allocated for teaching ……………60 (120)

Including

Lecture …………………………………..30

Seminar ………………………………….30

The number of credits (ECTS) ………………5

The number of hours of full time students allocated 75(150) hours, for working freely
outside of auditory (15(30) Office hours). Exams scheduled in 2nd semester. Syllabus
of Subject “History of Azerbaijan” was stamp issued and prepared according to the
given subject program and in accordance with the order no. 578 dated in 23.05.2015, by
the Azerbaijan Ministry of Education.
Syllabus was discussed in the meeting of the department of Social disciplines
(in 10.09.2023, protocol # 6)
Head of the Department: Prof. Mustafayev J.M
Syllabus was discussed in the meeting of the Academic Council of “Chemical Technology” Faculty
(10.09.2023, protocol # 6)

Syllabus was compiled by Associated professor Jafiyev T. R

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AZERBAIJAN STATE OIL AND INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY

Syllabus
Staff training program of the teaching subject-“History of Azerbaijan”
on the faculties of “Oil and Gaz Production”, “Chemical tecnology” , “Oil
Mechanical Engineering” in the Bachelor degree

Staff training program-Syllabus

Was approved by program of the subject – “History of Azerbaijan” in

accordance with the order no. 578, dated in 23.05. 2015, by Azerbaijan Republic
Ministry of Education and was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan
Republic decision no 117 dated in 24.06. 2010-that compiled according to the rules
of organization and content of baccalaureate education and was approved in the
meeting of department of Social disciplines
dated in 10 February, 2023
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ASOIU 2022

Structure of Syllabus of
subject-“History of Azerbaijan”

I About subject. Introduction

II. Basic Concepts and Academic Aims of the course

III. Short content of subject

IV. Teaching Methodology and duration

V. Presentation topics, date of accompllishment and Office hours

VI. About an instructor

VII. Instructor’s requirements

VIII. Assessment during the semester

IX. Required textbooks and manuals

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I ABOUT A SUBJECT. INTRODUCTION

This course will cover History of Azerbaijan since ancient periods till nowadays, focusing on political, economic,
military, agrarian, etnic, demografic processes which happened in the history of Azerbaijan nation.

II BASIC CONCEPTS AND ACADEMIC AIMS OF THE COURSE

1. Delivering to students problems of formation of Azerbaijan nation, historical stages of statehood of Azerbaijan,
we will focus on acquiring by them the skills of objective assessment of historical issues.

2. Instill a sense of patriotism, to expand and deepen students’ knowledge of the history and historical analysis as
well as provide them with the ability to critically read the sophisticated literature of the discipline and understand it

III SHORT CONTENT OF SUBJECT

Topic # 1. Azerbaijan in ancient period.

1.Theoretical, methodological issues and sources of History of Azerbaijan. Prehistoric period in the territory
of Azerbaijan and its stages. 2. Tribal units and initial state formations in the territory of Azerbaijan.
Mannean kingdom. 3. Atropatena state and its political life.

Short content: To inform about significance of historical sources on learning of Azerbaijan’s history. The
development periods of primitive communal system. Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Eneolithic periods.
Hunter-gatherer society. The oldest proto-human remains in Azerbaijan - the Azykh cave at the Quruchay valley.
Zar, Taghlar, Qazma and Damjili caves, Ovchular Tepe. Matriarchy. Transition from just taking natural goods (by
means of hunting, gathering and fishing) to producing practice. The first Neolithic Age’s settlements in Azerbaijan.
Hasanly, Haji Firuz, Yanigtepe and Gobustan. “Neolithic Revolution”. Eniolitic settlements in Mil-Garabag,
Mugan, Ganja-Gazakh, Nakhchivan zones. The Bronze Age (IV – II milleniums BC). Public divisions of labor.
“Kura-Araz culture”. Patriarchy. Baba Dervish, Garakopektepe, Misharchay, Kultepe, Yaniqtepe, Goytepe
settlements. Khojaly-Gadabey or Ganja-Garabag culture. Iron Age (11-8th centuries BC). Decay (disintegration) of
primitive-communal system. The tribal confedaracies Kuti, Lullubi, Turukki and other ancient ethnic societies as
the predecessors of Azerbaijanis. Slaveholding society. The state of Mannea. Economy.Trade. Population. Culture.
Azerbaijan as part of the Median and Achamanid Empire. Atropatena. Zoroastrism. “Avesta”.

Topic # 2. Azerbaijan in the early middle ages (in the 3rd - in the early of the 9th centuries)

1.Sasanian conquest to Azerbaijan and uprisings against it. 2. Arab caliphate conquest to Azerbaijan. 3.
Khurrami movement.
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Emergence of feudalism in Azerbaijan. Occupation of Azerbaijan by Sassanids. Albania as part of the

Empire.Gavars (provences) and magnums of Albaniya: Artsah (Garabagh), Uti, Sakasena, Cambisena, Lipina,
Paitakaran, Chola, Cabalaca, Syunic. The territory of Artsah (Garabagh) provens and alban, qarqar, khazar turkic
tribes settled there. Ethnic and religeius prosseses in Albaniya in III-VII centuries. Spreading of Christianity in
Albania. Uprisings against Sasanids. Sasani-Byzantium wars and Azerbaijan. Arab invasion, spread of Islam.
Javanshir. Arab-Khazar wars. Resettlement policy. Explanation of Khurramid’s movement. Babak’s early life,
Babak’s introduction to Khurramdin, his revolt against the arabs. His castle – Bazz Galasi. Babak’s defeat and
execution.Azerbaijan culture in III-IX centuries. Azerbaijan culture in III-VII centuries. Formation of Albanian
alphabet (V century). Knowledge (science) and school. “History of Alban” book of Musa Kalankatly. Davdak and
his book “For great king of Javanshir’s death”. Formation of schools and madrasah in Azerbaijan during the
Arabian caliphate. Development of science and architecture. “ Dada Gorgud” epos.

Topic # 3. Azerbaijan in Renaissance epoch (in the 9th - in the early of the 13th centuries).

1. States of Azerbaijan in IX-first half of XI centuries 2. Incorporation Azerbaijan into Great Seljuq empire
3. The States of Shirvanshahs and Atabegs

Short content:Feudal States of Azerbaijan in IX-first half of XI centuries.Independent feudal states - Shirvanshah
state(861), Sajids state (889-941),Salarys state (941-981),Shaddadid state (971-1088),Ravvadids state (981-1065).
Azerbaijan in the period of developed feudalism.The Seljug Empire. The State of Atabegs and State of
Shirvanshahs. Tughrul beg, as a founder of Empire, Seljug sultans and their raids, incorporation of all Azerbaijan
into the Empire. The main role of seljugs in the formation process of Azerbaijan nation. The impact of Seljugs to
the European states plans about changing of world maps in favor of themselves. Decline and collapse of the
Empire. Shirvanshah state in XII – in the beginning of XIII century. Shirvan-Georgia relations. Shirvanshah
Manuchohr III (1120-1160) and David IV, Achistan I (1160–1203) and George III relations. Alliance against
Saljugs.The historical role of Atabeys in the statehood history of Azerbaijan. Shamsaddin Eldeniz’s personality.
Development of Azerbaijan Atabey state during Mahammad Jahan Pahlavan (1175-1186) and Gizil Arslan (1186-
1191). End of state. Legacy.

Topic # 4. Azerbaijan in XIII – XV centuries

1. Military raids of mongols to Azerbaijan. Elkhani state 2. Azerbaijan in the second part of XIV century.
Azerbaijan in second half of XIV century. 3.Karakoyunlu state

Short content: Mongol bondage in Azerbaijan. Formation of Mongol state (1206) by Chingiz khan. Beginning of
conquer of Mongols. The specific characters of Mongol’s raids.Socio-economic and political situation in
Azerbaijan during attack of mongols. First procession of Mongols to Azerbaijan (1220-1222).Second procession of
Mongols to Azerbaijan (1231-1239). Azerbaijan as part of the state of Ilkhani (Hulaku) state (1256-1357).
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Devastating results of the Mongol conquest. Reforms of Ghazan xan. The reign of Chobanids and Jalairids.
Azerbaijan in the second part of XIV century. Jalairi state (1358-1410). Emir Timur’s and Tokhtamish khan’s raids
toward Azerbaijan. Timur’s relationships with Garagoyunlu Yusuf, Sultan Ahmed Calayir and Sheykh Ibrahim
Darbandi. Hurifizm. The weakening of empire after Timur’s death. The origin and first habitation of Qaraqoyunlu
tribe confedercy. Gara Yusuf as a leader of Garagoyunlu state. His successes on driving out of Timurids and
Calairids from Azerbaijan. The states of Garagoyunlu. Garagoyunlu state relations with Shirvanshah. Jahanshah,
son of Gara Yusif (1436-1467), his wars to teymuris. Shahrukh raids to Azerbaijan.

Science and culture. Seyyid Yahya Bakuvi’s philosophical treatise. Great Azerbaijan poet Imadeddin
Nasimi. Fine arts and music. Composer and performer Abdulgadir Maragayi. Architecture. Shirvanshah palace in
Baku, “Goy Masjid”, “Hasht Behisht” (Tabriz).

Topic # 5. Azerbaijan Safavi state. Azerbaijan in XVI-XVII centuries.

1. Foundation of Safavi state and its place in the history of Azerbaijan. Internal and external policy of Shah
Ismail I 2. Unity of Azerbaijan lands under Safavi power. Ottoman – Safavi wars in XVI century. 3.Shah
Abbas I Grand. The results of Safavi – Ottoman wars in XVII century.

Short content: Social- economic, political and ideological conditions of formation of centralized Azerbaijan state.
Shaykh Safiaddin Iskhak. Shiism as main ideology in Safavis. Safavis Ardabil Suprymasy. Gizilbash’s procession
to Shirvan. Jabany battle (1500). Seizing Baku. Defeating Alvand Mirza in Sharur battle (1501). Disintegration of
Aggoyunlu state. Formation of Safavis state and its place in the history of Azerbaijan nations. İnternal and foreign
policy of Shah İsmail I. Marv battle (1510), Safavi-Ottoman wars. Chaldiran battle (1514).

The reign period of Shah Tahmasib I. Ottoman-Safavids wars and Azerbaijan. Amasiya(1555) and Istanbul
(1590) peace treaties. The reign of Shah Abbas I and his reforms. Fight for liberation against the Ottoman.
Ottoman-Safavids wars in the first half of XVII century. Istanbul II (Sarab) and Marand, Gasry-Shirin treaties. The
social-political situation in Azerbaijan after signing of Gasri-Shirin treaty (1639). Jalali movement. Koroghlu.

Topic # 6. Azerbaijan in the first half of XVIII century.

1. Azerbaijan in the beginning of XVIII century. 2.Intervention of Russian and Ottoman empires and results

Social economic and political situation in the end of XVII andin the first half of the XVIII century. Popular
uprising against Safavid rule or its policies. Occupation of Isphagan - capital of Safavi state by afgans. Dividing
the territory of Azerbaijan between Russia, Ottoman Empire and Safavid. Istanbul treaty between the Ottoman and
Russia on July 12 1724. Division of Azerbaijan lnds between Ottoman and Russia empires. Becoming of Nadir
khan Afshar the main figure of liberation processes. Kirmanshah treaty on January 16, Rasht Treaty on January 21,
1732 and Baghdad Treaty on 1733, Treaty of Ganja on 21 March, 1735.

Topic #7. Azerbaijan in the period of Khanates.

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1. Establishment of Azerbaijan khanates. Khanates, which struggled for consolidation of the country.
(Urmiya, Shaki, Qarabagh and Quba khanates) 2. Fail of Gajar and Russian interventions 3. Azerbaijan
culture in XVIII – XIX centuries

Short content: Establishment of Azerbaijan khanates(Tabriz, Urmia, Serab, Maraga, Khoy, Garadagh, Ardabil,
Maku, Karabakh, Ganja, Shamaky, Baku, Guba, Derbend, Salyan and Lankaran). Internal and external policy of
khanates. The khanates which struggled for consolidation of the country (Urmiya, Shaki, Qarabagh and Quba
khanates). Foreign policy. Socio-economy life in this period. Foreign states aspirations to establish their dominion
in the Caucasus in the end of XVIII century. Aga Mahammad Shah Gacar’s and Russian empire attacks.

Culture of second part of 18th century. Science and education. Zeynalabdin Sirvan was famous traveler-
geographer. “Bustan as-sayahat”, “Riyaz as-sayahat” statements. Literature. Flourishing ashug poetry. Khasta
Gasim, Saili,Saleh, Urfani etc. Sakir Shirvani, Arif Tabrizi, Agha Masih Shirvani, Molla Vali Vidadi, Molla Panah
Vagif were famous poets of that epoch. Architecture and art. Palace of Shaki khans.

Topic # 8. Azerbaijan in XIX century

1. The first stage of division of Azerbaijan lands between Russia and Iran Gajar states, Gulustan peace
treaty. 2.The second stage of division of Azerbaijan lands between Russia and Iran Gajar states,
Turkmanchay peace treaty. 3.Azerbaijan oil industry in XIX century

Contradictions among Russia and Gajars state. Beginning of Azerbaijan land’s occupation by joining of Eastern
Georgia to Russia. Adding Kazakh, Borchali and Pambak to Russia was beginning of occupation of Azerbaijan in
1801. The fight of Ganig (Alazan) and capturing of Jar- Balacan in March, 1803.Occupation of Ganja at night
from January 2 to January 3, 1804. The military actions during I Russia-Iran war (1804-1813). Subduing of
Qarabagh, Shaky, Shamakhy khanates in 1805. Kurakchay treaty. Russian conquest of Darband and Baki in 1806).
Signing of Gulistan treaty. Europe states, especially England, efforts to incite Iran against Russia. Negotiations
between two states on the eve of second Russian-Iran war(1826-1828). Turkmenchay Treaty (1828). Dawn fall of
Azerbaijan statehood. Forging Russian Empire in the South Caucasus. German colonies in Azerbaijan. Intensifying
resettlement process of Armenians. Russian military settlements. National-colonial policy of Tsarism. Forming of
military-curfew regime. National uprisings against this governance system and liquidation of it. Culture in the first
half of XIX century.

Azerbaijan oil industry in XIX centry. Liquidation Rental system in oil industry on the February 17, 1872. Role of
national bourgeous and foriegn companies in the development of oil industry. Haji Zeyn al-abudin Taghiyev,
“Nobel brothers” company. Baku is a Oil center of World . Culture in the second half of XIX century

Topic # 9. Azerbaijan in the first decades of XX century

1.Social and political life in Northern Azerbaijan at the beginning of XX century. Mass massacres against
Muslim population of Azerbaijan by armenians. Establishment of political parties and social organizations.
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2. Constutional revolution in Southern Azerbaijan (1905 – 1911). 3. Azerbaijan during World War I.
4.Social and political situation after the February revolution. Azerbaijan in the system of statehood of South
Caucasus.

Short content: Crisis in 1900 – 1903 years. Confrontation between governing bodies and exploited population.
Workers’strikes 1901-1904 years in Baku. Sosial-democratic organization “Hummet”. “Mast constitution”. Impact
of I Russian revolution(1905-1907) to the political process in Azerbaijan. Activity of Azerbaijan intelligency on
formation of national consciousness. Armenian-Muslim slaughter in 1905-1906. National parties as “Difai”,
“Ittifag-ul-Muslimin”, “Mudafia”, “Musavat”. All-Russian Congresses. Participation of deputies from Azerbaijan
in State Dumas of Russian Empire.

Constutional revolution in Southern Azerbaijan (1905 – 1911).Democratic movement in Southern

Azerbaijan.Sattarkhan and Baghirkhan. Throw-dawn of revolution and its results.

Azerbaijan in the interests of world countries during WW I. Sarigamish operation. Azerbaijanin heroes of war:
S.Mehmandarov, A.Shıxlinski, H.Naxchıvanski, İ.Vəkilov. First azerbaijan military pilot Farrukh Qayıbov. Tatar
cavalery detachment.

Tendency of democratization after the February revolution (1917). First government organizations in
Transcaucasia. Strengthening of activities of national(“Musavat”) and bolshevic (“Hummet”,”Adalet”, “Birlik”)
parties. Activities of Transcaucasian Comissariat and Seym. Baku Soviet attempts on weakening the social base of
Musavat party. Massacres in 1918. Replacing the idea of territorial autonomy by the idea of Independence.

Topic # 10. The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (1918-1920).

1. Declaration of ADR and spread of power throughout Azerbaijan 2. Establishment of national statehood.
Azerbaijan Parliament. Social and economic measures 3. Foreign policy of Democratic Republic 4. Decay
of ADR and its place in history 5. National-liberation movement in Southern Azerbaijan in 1917-1920

Short content: Proclamation of the ADR. Ganja period of ADR. Liberation of Baku. The state construction.
Garabagh and Nakhchevan general governings. Influence of results of WWI on the fate of state and foreign policy
of ADR. Political crisis and invasion of XI Red army. Downfall of ADR.

National-democratic and liberation movement in Southern Azerbaijan in 1917-1920. Sh. Sheykh Mahammad
Khiyabani and foundation of Azerbaijan Democratic party. Tabriz revolt. Azadistan.“ Urmu tragedy”. Tabriz revolt.
Azadistan. Throw-dawn of national government.National-democratic and liberation movement in Southern
Azerbaijan. Sh. Sheykh Mahammad Khiyabani.

Topic # 11. Azerbaijan during soviet ruling period (1920-1945).

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1. Establishment of soviet regime in Azerbaijan and its national policy. Mass repressions. 2. Azerbaijan
during World War II. The great role of Azerbaijan oil in the victory over fascizm 3. Cultural upbilding in
1920 – 1945

Short content: The Soviet state construction in Northern Azerbaijan. Formal idependce of Azerbaijan SSR.
Revolts against Soviet regime in Azerbaijan. The political groups and discrepancy in the leadership of Azerbaijan.
The formation of MKAO (Mountainous or Nagorno Karabakh Autonomous Oblast) and Nakhichevan ASSR
(Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic). Liquidation of “formal indepence”. Inclusion of Azerbaijan into
Transcaucasin Soviet Federativ Sosialist Republic (TSFSR) and USSR. Soviet National Policy in Azerbaijan,
bloody repressions of 30s years. Attacs to national culture. Religion and cultural revolution.

Azerbaijan in World War II. Azerbaijan on the plans of struggling states. Formation of national divisions (402,
223, 416, 271, 77). Participation of population of the Az.SSR at the battle and home fronts, role of Baku oil.
Azerbaijanian herous of WWII (İsrafil Mammədov, Idris Valiyev, Huseynbala Aliyev, Qafur Mammədov, Ziya
Bunyadov, Hazi Aslanov, Yusif Sadikov etc.). Heroism of azerbaijanians in antifascist guerilla movements in
various European countries ( Ali Babayev, Vilayat Huseynov, Mehdi Huseynzade ets.) . Role of scientists and art
man on the victory over fascism. Science and culture in 1920-1945. Liquidation of illiteracy. Foundation of High
education. Art

Topic # 12. Azerbaijan during soviet ruling period (1946-1991).

1. Political and economical situation in Azerbaijan after years WWII (1946-1969). New vawe of repressions.
2. Territorial claims of Armenia SSR to Azerbaijan SSR. Mass deportation of azerbaijanians from their
ethno-historical lands - Armenia SSR 3. Social and political life of Azerbaijan in 70’s-80’s of XX century.
Flare-up of national conflicts during “Perestroika” epoch

Short content: Socio-economic development and political conditions in Northern Azerbaijan. New industrial
cities, strengthening of strong political situation, deportation of Western azerbaijanis from their homeland by
Soviet leadership in 1948-1953. Armenian attempts of annexation Mountainous Garabagh. The leadership of 1954-
1959 years in Azerbaijan (Imam Mustafayev, Sadiq Rahimov, Mirza Ibrahimov). Vali Akhundov (1959-1969) and
Haydar Aliyev as the first secretary of Central Committee of Azerbaijan Communist Party (1969-1982). Social and
political life of Azerbaijan in 70’s-80’s of XX century. “Perestroyka” policy and strengthening national
conraductions in USSR. Pressing of Union center to Azerbaijan. Resigning Haydar Aliyev from lider posts of
USSR. Asgaran and Sumqait events. Begining of separatist movement in MKAO (Mountainous or Nagorno
Karabakh Autonomous Oblast) in 1988. Doubtingly policy of Azerbaijan leadership and proarmenian oirentation of
of central government. Deportation more than 250 thousand Azerbaijanians from their matherland nowdays
Armenia.

Topic# 13. Restoration of state independence of Azerbaijan and struggle for its re-enforcement (1991-
1993). Azerbaijan in 1994 – 2003
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1.Political sitution on the eve of restaration of state independence. National movement. 2. Restoration
of state independence. Social and political life in the first years of independence. 3. National Salvation
movement. Haydar Aliyev’s anew come to power. 4. Reinforcement basis of statehood. Law state
establishment and social-economocal reforms 5. New oil strategy of Azerbaijan Republic and the steps on its
realizing way. 6. Mail directions of foriegn policy of Azerbaijan Republic in 1994 – 2003

Short content: Sounding ideas of independence from Freedom Square. National movement. Black January.
Resumption of Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts on the eve of collapse of Soviet Union. The Constitutional Act of the
18th October of 1991, legal-democratic state building, about reforms, struggle for the strengthening of
Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, successful relations with foreign countries. Begininng of first
Karabakh war. National Salvation movement. Ceasefire and results of war. Occupation of nearly 20% of
Azerbaijan lands by Armenian military troops.

Topic# 14. Azerbaijan in 1994 – 2003

1.Reinforcement basis of national statehood. Legal democratic state establishment and social-economical
reforms. 2.New oil strategy of Azerbaijan Republic. “Contract of the century” and the steps taken to realize
it. 3.Main directions of foriegn policy in Azerbaijan Republic during 1994 – 2003

Formation of economical and political basis of statehood. State construction and successes in socio-economic
life. Economical refaorms. New oil strategy of Azerbaijan Republic. “Contact of century” and the steps on its
realizing way in 1994 – 2003. Role of Azerbaijan in providing energy safety of Europe. Main directions of foreign
policy of independent Azerbaijan Republic (1994- 2003).

Topic# 15. The new stage of Renaissance of Azerbaijan (2003-2021)

1.State construction and successes in socio-economic life 2. New stage on development of oil-gas industry
of Azerbaijan. TAP and TANAP projects. 3.New period in foreign policy of independent Azerbaijan Republic
(2003- 2022). 4. Second Karabakh war. Ilham Aliyev-Architect of “Victory war”

Short content: State construction and successes in socio-economic life in the begging of XXI century. Election
of Ilham Aliyev as apresident of Azerbaijan Republic and his activity. Put into comission “Bakı-Tbilisi-Jeyhan”
pipeline. Role of Azerbaijan in providing energy safety of Europe. TAP-TANAP gas projects. Infrastucture
projects. “ASAN service”. The new stage of Renaissance of Azerbaijan. Innovations in education system of AR.
Bologna system. Foundation of International Mugham Center. New stage in Azerbaijan sport Main directions of
foreign policy of independent Azerbaijan Republic (2003- 2022). Struggle to restore territorial integrity. Second
Karabakh war. Attack of Azerbaijan army on South direction. Liberation of Khojavend, Fuzuli, Jabrail,
Zangilan,Gubadli and Lachin regions. Liberation of Shusha. Victory in war. Ilham Aliyev-Architect of “Victory
war”
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IV TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND DURATION

The course will be taught through the series of lectures, seminars and presentations grouped by topics during the
one term (semester).
The course wil be taught through lectures, discussions and case studies. The course will employ student – and
learning centered approach. Discussions based on student contributions add a vital and dynamic element to the
class. The classes will be held thrice a week and ready for discussions. As a rule of thumb everyone should come to
class with comments or questions from the core readings.
Learning Outcomes.
By the end of the course the students will be able to:

- Understand the historical processes on History of Azerbaijan happened from ancient period to 2021;

- Critically analyze and evaluate the historical processes;

- Read historical literature;

V PRESENTATION TOPICS, DATE OF ACCOMPLLISHMENT AND OFFICE HOURS

It requested to implement at least one presentation topic on history of Azerbaijan during term(semester) by student
individually. Implementation date of presentation:01.04 -15.05.23.Presentation topics reflected in Unibook page

Table #1

1 Christianity in Albania and its opportunities

2 Zoroastrism and its role in moral life of Azerbaijan people
3 Albania during ruling period of Mihranids
4 Arab – Khazar wars in VII-VIII centuries and its results for Azerbaijan
5 National government in Southern Azerbaijan under lidership of S.J. Pishavari
6 Repressions in 30th of XX century
7 Azerbaijan architecture in XIII-XV centuries
8 Azerbaijan under ruling period of Great Saljug empire
9 Azerbaijan press in XIX century
10 Relations of Akkoyunlu state with European countries
11 Christian meliks of Garabagh
12 “Urmiya tragedy” is a national massacre of azerbaijanian in Southern Azerbaijan
13 Irevan khanate
14 ADR delegation in Paris peace conference
15 Diplomatic relations of Akkoyunlu and Safavi states
16 Shirvanshah Ibrahim I, as outstandig statesman
17 Azerbaijan National Revival day
18 Gazan khans reforms
19 Russian empire plans of creation armenian state in Azerbaijan
20 Spreading of Islam in Azerbaijan and its opportunities
21 Historical roots of Garabagh “problem”
22 Baku khanate
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23 Predatory raids of the Rus (Slavic tribes) into Azerbaijan

24 Haydar Aliyev’s first leadership
25 Struggle of Azerbaijan delegation for recognation of independence of ADR in Paris
peace conference
26 Azerbaijan emigration during WW II
27 Ilham Aliyev-Architect of “Victory war”
28 The role of TAP-TANAP projects in European enerjy security
29 Science and culture in Azerbaijan in 20th -30th of XX century
30 The role of Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the develeopment of education and culture
31 Hurufism movement
32 Shirvan uprising under leadership of Haji Davud
33 Ganja khanate
34 Cultural life of Azerbaijan Republic in 1970-1980
35 Development of Azerbaijan culture after gaining independence (in 1991-2003)

VI. About an instructor:

E-mail: [email protected] Table #2

Instructor’s name Academic title, Auditory of Office hours: Office

& patronymic, sientific degree lecture
surname

Tahir Rashid Associated Thursday: 445

Jafiyev professor, Ph. Dr. 14:00-

on history 15:00

VII. Instructor’s requirements

Following criteria includes instructor’s requirements
1. Regular attendance of students at lesson
2. Regular learning giving tasks at lectures, training
3. To work freely with suggested books (literature)
4. To be active at lesson and put questions about unclearly issues
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5. 62,5 % of total hours is for working freely outside of outditory and 37,5% of total hours
is for working with teacher
6. Controlling the current knowledge in every lesson
7. Demand from instructor in order for deeply assimilating the subject
8. Students had to do another best in order to get max 50 point score
9. Technical devices. Using technical devices in the class is PROHIBITED. Neither cell
phones, nor computers nor other devices are allowed to use unless permitted by instructor for
certain reason.
10. Tardiness. Students should be in the class in time. Instructor will not allow students
enter the class after the door is closed and class started.

VIII. Assessment during the semester

Maximum final grade – 100.

A Maximum grade scored during the semester – 50 ( passing grade for exam – 17)
Table #3
Seminar activity 10
Presentation work 20
Midterm exam 20

B For the final exam result - maximum 50 grade

In each exam card – 5 question, for each question – is given 10 grade
Note: Scored grade by students shouldn’t be below 17.
Grades are based on the requirements below; each must be fulfilled for a passing grade and final grades will be
based on standard scoring
Table #4

91 – 100 grade excellent A

81 – 90 grade Very good B
71 – 80 grade good C
61 – 70 grade Not good D
51 – 60 grade sufficient E
Below 51 grade bad F
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IX Required textbooks and manuals:

1.Ismail bey Zardabli. The history of Azerbaijan. (from ancient times to the present day), London, 2014.
2. The history of Azerbaijan, Baku,2017
3. Swietochowski Tadeusz. Russian Azerbaijan, 1905-1920: The shaping of National Identity in a Muslim Community, 2
edit., Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2004; National Consciousness and Political Orientations in Azerbaijan.
1905-1920. From the Conference materials held on in 1980.
4.Mahmudlu Y. Azerbaijan short history of statehood. Baku, 2006./Mahmudlu Y. Azerbaijan short history of statehood.
Islamabad,2005
5. Mahmudlu Y., Shukurov K. Garabagh. Real history. Facts and documents. Baku, 2005.
6. Altstadt, Audrey. The Azerbaijani Turks: Power and Identity under Russian rule: Stanford, 1992.
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X. The History of Azerbaijan

Table #5
1. Topics Lectur Sеmi Sum Semi Seminars Sum
es -nars (hour nars for (hours)
(hours) (hou s) for
rs)
692.2 694.22E 692.22E,6
2E 94.22E
1. Azerbaijan in ancient period 2 2 4 - 2 4
2. Azerbaijan in the early 2 2 4 2 - 4
middle ages(in the 3rd - in
the early of the 9th
centuries)
3. Azerbaijan in Renaissance - 2
epoch (in the 9th - in the 2 2 4 4
early of the 13th centuries)
4. Azerbaijan in XIII – XV 2 2 4 2 - 4
centuries
5. Azerbaijan Safavis State 2 2 4 - 2 4
(XVI-XVII centuries)
6. Azerbaijan in the first half 2 2 4 2 - 4
of XVIII century
7. Azerbaijan in the second 2 2 4 - 2 4
part of XVIII century
8. Azerbaijan in XIX century 2 2 4 2 - 4
9. Azerbaijan in the first 2 2 4 - 2 4
decades of XX century
10. The Azerbaijan Democratic 2 2 4 2 - 4
Republic (1918 - 1920)
11. Azerbaijan during soviet 2 2 4 - 2 4
ruling period (1920-1945)
12. Azerbaijan during soviet 2 2 4 2 -
ruling period (1946-1991)
13. Restoration of state 4 - 2
independence of Azerbaijan. 2 2 4
Political and social life in
1991 – 1993 years.
14 Azerbaijan in 1994 – 2003 2 2 4 3 4
years
15. The new stage of 2 2 4 - 3 5
Renaissance of Azerbaijan
SUM: 30 30 60 15 15 45
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Passive Topics Table #6

1. Political and social-economical life of Ancient AlbaniyaAntik dövrdə

Land, tax and resettlement policies carried out by Sasanid empire and Arabian Caliphate in
2.
Azerbaijan
3. Ethnic processes in Azerbaijan in III – IX centuries. Formation of Azerbaijan nation and state
4. Azerbaijan culture in Renaissance epoch
5. Akkoyunlu state
6. Social-economical life in Azerbaijan in XVI – XVII centuries
7. Foreign politicial relations of Azerbaijan khanates.
8. Azerbaijan in the period Afshar empire
9. Culture of Azerbaijan in the second half of XIX century
10. Genocide against azerbaijanians committed by bolshevik – dashnak allies
11. Southern Azerbaijan in 1917 – 1920
Foundation of National government in Southern Azerbaijan under lidership of S.J. Pishavari and its
12.
activities
13. Azerbaijan culture in 1946 – 1991
14. I Garabagh war and its results
15. II Garabagh war and its results

Signature: (T.R. Jafiyev)

Date: 10.02.2023