Harf İnkılabı Sonrası Adana’da Açılan Millet Mektepleri ve Faaliyetleri (1928-1935)
Letters After The Revolution Opened in Adana National School And Activities (1928-1935)

Summary/Abstract: The Republic of Turkey, was established after a long struggle for independence under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Therefore, Atatürk named the new regime after the country gained its independence. Some reforms were introduced to educate individuals who adopted the values of the regime and for the society to accept those values. “Turkish Alphabet Reform” is one of those reforms. Latin Alphabet replaced the Arabic script which had been used for many centuries. With this reform, the debate of alphabet reform, which started during the final years of the Ottoman Empire, had come to a conclusion. However, it was necessary to teach this new alphabet to each and every citizen. For his purpose “National Schools” were established, beginning on 1 January 1929. In these schools, the new alphabet was taught to the citizens of ages between 16 and 45. Also taught in these schools, were the information individuals would need in their daily life. These schools raised individuals, not only who could read and write but also raised citizens who adopted the republican ideals and who are entirely self sufficient. Adana is one of the cities where National Schools were opened. This study examines the activities of the National Schools opened in Adana.

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