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Course Description Course Name : Politics of the Caucasus and Central Asia Course Code : IR 439 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn to Caucassian and Regional Black Sea political geography Learn to Caucassian history To be able to understand importance of Caucassian as side of geopolitically Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Geographical basic information management tools to begin a state different from the Caucasus and Central Asian societies processes by examining the origins of communities, the region´s geographic-geopolitical importance of the region in world politics, intra-regional and extra-regional powers in the region with the registration process, policies and program tools are examined. Course Contents : Peoples of the Caucasus and Central Asia, geographic information, geographic information in Central Asia in this area, as established in the construction of enterprise management systems, and the development of cultural evolve a political assembly, emphasizing the region´s strategic milestones in this embodiment, the appreciation of the importance of geopolitics. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class-room.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Course content of the work to be done during the period Instructors explain and give sources Oral Lectures and presentations 2 Why Caucassia and Central Asia? Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 3 The history and present of the peoples of the Caucasus Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 4 Caucassia; South and North Caucassia Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 5 States of Caucassia : Azerbaidjan, Armenia and Georgia Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 6 Political, Economical Relations between Russia and Caucassia Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 7 EU´s Caucassian Regional Policy Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 8 MIDTERM EXAM WRITTEN MID TERM EXAM WRITTEN MID TERM EXAM 9 Law status of Caspian Sea and economical importance of energy Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 10 History and steppe peoples of Central Asia Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 11 The people of the Central Asian khanates Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 12 Central Asia during the USSR Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Oral Lectures , discussion and presentations 13 Central Asian Republics after the Post-USSR Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Evaluation , discussion 14 Afghanistan, İran relations with Central Asian Republics Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Evaluation of themes,discussion and presentations 15 Central Asia and the Caucasus States in world politics: the debate today and tomorrow. Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion Sharing of ideas,free discussion 16/17 General evaluation of the term courses, learning, measuring returns Notes on reading, understanding and open discussion General Evaluation, free discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Fukuyama F.Güven.İş Bankası yayınları.2006  Brzezinski Z. Büyük Satranç Tahtası.Altın yayınları.2010.istanbul  Kılıçbeyli E.H. Kafkasya ve Enerji Politikaları. Ders notları.2012  Brzezinski Z. Tercih. Altın yayınları . 2011. istanbul  Efegil E., Kılıçbeyli E.H., Akçalı P., Güç Mücadeleleri Ve Orta Asya Gerçeği. Gündoğan Yayıncılık.istanbul,2004 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. 5 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 1 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 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. 2 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 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. 4 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4 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. 1 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 12 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6