What was so interesting about the Ottoman Empire?

What was so interesting about the Ottoman Empire?

Structure – 30 %. The essay should be well-organized, structured and coherent. It
is expected to have a general introduction to the subject of the essay, main part divided
into paragraphs, conclusion and bibliography (academic literature, textbooks, internet
resources etc.). All quotations need to be referenced.
Content and logic – 30 %. The answer should be relevant to the subject of the
essay. The text of the essay is expected to show the applicant’s ability to construct a
logical and coherent narration, to analyze the causes and effects of a historical
development, to demonstrate basic skills of working with sources of information. The

applicant’s knowledge of historical chronology, names, documents, specific terms is also
evaluated in this part.
Language – 40 %. Grammar, spelling, style, appropriate use of academic
terminology are evaluated in this section.

The essay should contain main dates and places of historical developments,
names of the most prominent historical personalities (with regard to their impact and
historical role), titles and main ideas of the most important historical sources and
documents (treaties, decrees, manifestoes, constitutions etc.), works of art and literature
that are connected with the historical period in question. It is essential that the applicant
presents his/her well-reasoned opinion that is supported with concrete historical examples
and facts.