ABSTRACT
The degree of progress made by a country emerging from a primitive to the more complicated economy of today, based on industry and mechanised agriculture, can be measured to some extent by the degree of literacy and especially of technical education among the population. The First World War showed how hopelessly backward Turkey was in general education and technical equipment, and the continuing wars from 1911 to 1922 made all technical progress impossible. As Turkey is predominantly an agricultural country, the need for specialised education in this basic industry is all-important. There are a number of French, German, British and American professors and lecturers, especially now since the American-founded Robert College has been merged into the education system of Turkey. The one weakness that has shown itself in connection with higher technical education in Turkey has been that there is insufficient opportunity for practical experience in workshops.
