Dr. Evren Altinkas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Evren Altinkas is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD in Comparative History from Dokuz Eylul University in 2011. Altinkas has previously held positions as Assistant Professor at the Department of History, University of Guelph, from 2018 to 2022, and he was also an Assistant Professor at Girne American University in Cyprus and Artvin Coruh University in Turkey. His research interests focus on the critical overview of mainstream historiography concerning the Turkish War of Independence, exploring the connection between the Ottoman state and the foundations of the modern Republic of Turkey. His academic work emphasizes the roles of significant historical figures like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and examines the institutional and political transformations during this pivotal time in history. He has published extensively in various scholarly journals, contributing articles and reviews that address the dynamics of power, resistance, and national identity during the early Republican era. Altinkas has actively engaged in research related to the political relations of the late Ottoman state and the early Republic, providing novel insights into the connections among political organizations and resistance figures.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and supervising courses in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Instructing courses and conducting research in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Girne American University • Girne, Cyprus

Lectured on political science and public administration.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Artvin Coruh University • Artvin, Turkey

Conducted lectures and research in political science.

Department Chair

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Avrasya University • Trabzon, Turkey

Led the Department of Political Science and International Relations.

Research Assistant

1998-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Dokuz Eylul University • Izmir, Turkey

Assisted in research and taught courses in diplomatic history.

Awards

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MESA Global Academy Scholarship Award

2021-01-01
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MESA Global Academy Scholarship Award

2020-01-01
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MESA Global Academy Travel Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).