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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to Turkish Politics Course Code : IR 202 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands major political issues and party politics of Turkey. Evaluates the development of legislative, executive and judiciary branches of modern Turkish state. Critically evaluates the democratisation and modernisation processes of Turkey. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the contextual framework of politics and policy-making in modern Turkey. Course Contents : This course is compulsory for all second-year students of international relations. The main objective of the course is to introduce students to general introduction to politics and policy in modern Turkey, with particular reference to institutional structure of the State. It also intends to analyze party politics and major issues in domestic politics of Turkey. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to course None Lecture, small group discussion 2 An Overview of the Ottoman Political and Institutional Legacy Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 3 Republican Period I Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 4 Republican Period II Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 5 Turkey´s democratisation: political institutions Reading assignment, homework Lecture, small group discussion 6 Turkey´s democratisation: constitution-making processes Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 7 Experiencing the Breakdown of Democracy Reading assignment, homework Lecture, small group discussion 8 Mid-term exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 Democratic Consolidation: ‘Modernisation, Democratisation and the Challenges’ Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 10 Turkish foreign policy: Bridging between the Middle East and Turkey Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 11 Turkish foreign policy: Turkish-Greek Relations Reading assignment, homework Lecture, small group discussion 12 Europeanisation process in Turkey: overview of reform process since 1999 Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 13 Civil society and human rights in Turkey Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 14 Social and mass media in Turkey Reading assignment, homework Lecture, small group discussion 15 Course evaluation and discussion Reading assignment Lecture, small group discussion 16/17 Final Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Metin Heper (2011) Türkiye´nin Siyasal Hayatı, İstanbul: Doğan Kitap.  Lauren McLaren (2008) Constructing Democracy in Southern Europe, London: Routledge.  Fuat Keyman and Ziya Onis(2007) Turkish Politics in a Changing World, Istanbul: Bilgi University. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 3 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 5 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 5 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 1 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 3 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 0 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 4 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 1 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 16 64     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 152 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08 ECTS Credit: 6