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Course Description Course Name : Current Issues In Turkish Foreign Policy Course Code : IR 432 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Develops students´ ability to understand changes in the post-Cold War international and regional systems. Develops students´ ability to analyze the dynamic nature of the Turkish Foreign Policy since the Cold War. Provides students with the ability to analyze the role of Turkey within the international and regional organizations. Develops students´ ability to analyze international and regional issues within critical and analytical framework. 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 provide students with the ability to analyze critically current problems of Turkish foreign policy by analyzing the theoretical background of developments and changes in Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War. Course Contents : This course introduces students to conceptual and theoretical explanation of the changes in Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War and also provides informations about the dynamics and motivations behind changes in Turkish Foreign Policy. 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 Changes in the international system after the Cold War None Lecture 2 Changes in regional systems in the post-Cold War Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 3 Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War: the conceptual and theoretical framework I Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 4 Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War: the conceptual and theoretical framework II Reading assignment, homework Lecture and discussion 5 Actors in decision making process of Turkish foreign policy Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 6 Turkey-US Relations after the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 7 Turkey-EU Relations after the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 8 Mid Term Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 Turkey-Russia Relations after the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 10 Turkey-NATO Relations after the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 11 Greek-Turkish Relations after the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 12 Turkey, the Caucasus and Central Asia after the Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 13 Turkey and the Middle East after Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 14 Turkey and the Balkans after Cold War Reading assignment, preparing presentation Lecture,discussion and presentations 15 General Evaluation None Discussions 16/17 Final Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Baskın Oran (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cİlt II, İletişim yayınları.  Ahmet Davutoğlu, Stratejik Derinlik, 37. Baskı, Küre Yayınları, 2009.  Çağrı Erhan, Türk Dış Politikasının Güncel Sorunları, İmaj Yayınevi, 2010. 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. 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. 3 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 0 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. 3 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 2 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. 2 * 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 10 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6