This field course, “Turkey from Empire to Republic,” offers an in-depth exploration of the creation of modern Turkey; from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the birth of the contemporary nation. The course delves into the study of political economy and development, examining what it means to be an emerging economy and the importance of institutions to create a robust and functioning state. The in-class portion of the course concludes with identifying and assessing the 21st-century challenges for this Republic such as the Kurdish issue, EU accession, and weakening democratic institutions, and a volatile economy. The course also includes field experiences in multiple cities, assessments of various markets, and lectures from Turkish scholars.