POLS307 Eastern European Politics

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS307
Name Eastern European Politics
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ


Course Goal

This course aims to develop students' understanding of socio-political transformation of Central and Eastern European countries, democratisation and Europeanisation theories.

Course Content

This course focuses on socio-political transformation in Central and Eastern European countries in the post-1990s.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Central and East European Politics: From Communism to Democracy; Sharon L. Wolchik and Jane Leftwich Curry; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (December 6, 2007)

Notes

Developments in East European Politics, Editors: Stephen White, Judy Batt, Paul G. Lewis. Red Globe Press London, 1993


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Ability to understand and analyse socio-political transformation of Central and Eastern European countries
LO02 Ability to assess the impact of Central and Eastern European countries on the EU integration process and regional cooperation
LO03 Developing students' theoretical and conceptual knowledge on democratisation, Europeanisation and EU integration theories
LO04 Ability to evaluate and assess contemporary political issues in the context of EU's Central and Eastern European enlargement process
LO05 Ability to understand and analyze the actual common political problems of Eastern European countries.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Historical political process in Central and Eastern Europe Weekly reading list will be distributed on the first week Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 European integration process I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Socio-political transition process in Central and Eastern Europe in post-Cold War period Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 European integration process II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Economic transition process in Central and Eastern Europe in post-Cold War period Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 European Union enlargement policy from the 1990s I: Central and Eastern Europe Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 European Union enlargement policy from the 1990s II: Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Human rights in Europe, Reflections on European countries Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Migration politics in Europe, multiculturalism, reflections on European countries I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Migration politics in Europe, multiculturalism, reflections on European countries II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Central and Eastern European countries and global politics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Civil society in Central and Eastern Europe Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Populist parties in Eastern Europe Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması
15 East Central Europe in the COVID-19 crisis Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Grup Çalışması
16 Student presentations Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
17 Term Exams Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 5 75
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) 123
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,92
ECTS 5 ECTS