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Information
| Code | POLS425 |
| Name | Selected Topics in Turkish Politics |
| 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ |
Course Goal
Main aim of this course is to discuss internal dynamics of Turkish politics
Course Content
In this course Türkish political life will be discussed under certain categorical titles and analysed within the persppective of continuities and ruptures.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Contemporary Turkish Politics: Challenges to Democratic Consolidation, Ergun Ozbudun; Lynne Rienner Pub, 2000
Notes
TURKISH POLITICAL HISTORY, Halil Erdemir, October 2007 Edition: 1, Manisa Ofset,
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyses systematically and critically internal political events since Ottoman modernization |
| LO02 | Deals with latest developments and approaches concerning Turkish political history |
| LO03 | Develops a sociological approach to principal developments in Turkish politics |
| LO04 | Discusses constitutional developments in Turkey in a comparative way. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the ideological structure of political parties in Turkey. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | Turkish political life and democratisation | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Government-opposition relations in Turkish politics | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Principal political currents in Ottoman-Turkish politics | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Religious perceptions in Ottoman-Turkish modernisation | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Definition and development process of Kemalism | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Civil-Military relations | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Turkish Constitutions | Related Chapters | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Rise of Political Islam | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Political development:1999-2010 | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Turkey's constitutional referandum and is effects on Turkish politics | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Contemporary Neo-Ottomanist Approaches in Turkish Politics | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Syrian Civil War and Turkish Politics | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | State, Religion and Pluralism in Turkey | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Turkey and International System | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Presentations | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the 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 | 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 | ||