POLS419 European State System and Ottoman Diplomacy

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code POLS419
Name European State System and Ottoman Diplomacy
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU
Course Instructor Arş.Gör. Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to examine how classical Ottoman diplomacy was shaped by and responded to the evolutions in European state system especially after the Westphalian Treaty. The impact of this adaption capacity on Ottoman state system also will be discussed.

Course Content

This course analyses the changes and continuities in Ottoman diplomacy in the light of the evolutions in European State System until the demise of the Empire

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Obtains information about the principal characteristics of Ottoman diplomacy
LO02 Obtains information about the emergence and evolution of European state system
LO03 Obtains information about how diplomacy is shaped by internal and external conditions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Analyzes data related to social sciences.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Principal concepts Reading assignment
2 A general Outlook to state and social structure in Ottoman Empire Reading assignment
3 Ottoman diplomacy in classical era Reading assignment
4 The formation of European state system Reading assignment
5 The Peace of Westphalia and the Emergence of a New Europe Reading assignment
6 The French revolution and the consequent wars; influences on the structure of states in Europe Reading assignment
7 The decline of Ottoman influence in Europe Reading assignment
8 Mid-term exam Studying for exam
9 The Rise and Decline of European Concert Reading assignment
10 Eastern Question Reading assignment
11 Nationalist movements in Balkans Reading assignment
12 Transition to Permanent Diplomacy Reading assignment
13 Era of Pashas in Ottoman diplomacy Reading assignment
14 Diplomacy during the reign of Abdülhamid Reading assignment
15 Last diplomatic attacks before and during the First World War Reading assignment
16 Final exam Studying for exam
17 Final exam Studying for exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 6 90
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 138
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,52
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 14.05.2025 10:01