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Course Description Course Name : Turkish Foreign Policy Course Code : IR 411 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Critically analyses the institutional and historical developments of Turkish foreign policy. Provides students with the ability to analyse changes in Turkish foreign policy in the context of international and regional perspectives. Provides students with the ability to analyse Turkey´s interactions with the actors in international and regional systems. Develops students´ theoretical and practical knowledge on foreign policy-making process. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main objective of this course is to analyse the basic principles of Turkish foreign policy from the establishment of the Republic to the present day and to examine changes in Turkish foreign policy. In this context, one of the main objective of the course, is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on Turkish foreign policy. Course Contents : This course introduces students to the basic principles and dynamics of Turkish foreign policy from the establishment of Turkish Republic to the present day. It intends to provide an analysis of major foreign policy concerns of Turkey, including Cyprus, the European Union and bilateral issues between Turkey and Greece. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : F.E.A.S. Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Theoretical Framework and Implementation of Turkish Foreign Policy None Lecture and discussion 2 Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1923 to 1945 Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 3 Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1945 to 1990 Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 4 Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1990 to 2010 Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 5 Turkey and the US relations during the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 6 Turkey and the EU relations during the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 7 Turkey and the NATO relations during the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 8 Mid Term Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 The relationship between Turkey and Russia during the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation 10 Greek-Turkish relations during the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation 11 Turkey- Caucasus and Middle Asia Relations during the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation 12 Turkish relations with the states in the Middle East during the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation 13 Turkish relations with the states in the Balkans during the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion and presentation 14 General Evaluation Homework Lecture and discussion 15 General Evaluation None Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Faruk Sönmezoğlu (Der.), Türk Dış Politikasının Analizi, 3. Baskı, İstanbul: Der Yayınları 2004.  Faruk Sönmezoğlu, II. Dünya Savaşından Günümüze Türk Dış Politikası, İstanbul: Der Yayınları.  Baskın Oran (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cilt I (1919-1980), İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2001.  Baskın Oran (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cİlt II (1980-2001), İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2001. 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 5 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. 5 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 2 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. 4 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. 2 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3 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. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 1 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6