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  Course Description
Course Name : Problems And Issues İn Turk. Policy

Course Code : IR 413

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Analyses the main problem and issues in Turkish political life with an analytical approach.
Establishes a cause and effect relation between historical events about mentioned problems and issues.
Critically evaluates the main theoretical approaches to explain Turkish political life.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to examine basic problems and issues in Turkish political life in the context of history.

Course Contents : In this course basic dynamics and important events of Turkish politics will be examined.

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 Dynamics of Turkish modernization - Lecture, discussion
2 Dynamics of Turkish modernization Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
3 1980 coup and constitutional developments Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
4 1980 coup and constitutional developments Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
5 The main divisions of the Turkish party system after 1980 Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
6 The main divisions of the Turkish party system after 1980 Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion
7 Identity Politics in Turkish politics Reading assignment, homework Lecture, discussion
8 Mid term exam Studying for exam -
9 Identity Politics in Turkish politics Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
10 Process of February 28 and its effects on political life Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
11 Process of February 28 and its effects on political life Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
12 Civil Society debate Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
13 The AKP and the New Political Discourse Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
14 The AKP and the New Political Discourse Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture, discussion, presentation
15 General Review Homework Discussion
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Erik J. Zürcher, Modernleşen Türkiye?nin Tarihi, İletişim yayınları.
 Ali Yaşar Sarıbay, Ersin Kalaycıoğlu, Türkiye´de Politik Değişim ve Modernleşme, Dora yayınları, 2009.
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. 4
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. 4
4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4
5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 3
7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
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. 5
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. 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. 4
* 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 15 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 159
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.36
ECTS Credit: 6