SBUS404 Middle East in World Politics

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code SBUS404
Name Middle East in World Politics
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

Main aim of this course is to provide a general introduction to the recent political developments concerning Middle East and world politics

Course Content

This course analyses the actions and attitudes of Middle Eastern countries and actors within the context of main developments in world politcs

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Ortadoğu: İki Bin Yıllık Ortadoğu Tarihi; Bernard Lewis; Arkadaş Yayınları, 2017

Notes

Tayyar ARI, Orta Doğu, MKM Yayınları


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It analyses political developments concerning Middle East in international arena
LO02 It analyses Middle Eastern political actors' reactions to international political developments
LO03 It explores the effect of sociological structure of Middle Eastern states on political processes
LO04 Analyzes the state and society relations in the Middle East comparatively.
LO05 Discusses the impact of regional cooperation in the Middle East on world politics.


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. 3
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.
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 Introduction: Understanding the Middle East Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Comparative State Formation in the Middle East Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Arap nationalism and Israel Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Gulf Wars Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 The politics of religious revival Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 The impact of 11 September attacks Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 America attempts to remake the Middle East Related Chapters Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for the Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The Soviet Invasion and the Making of Modern Afghanistan Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 The International History of the Yemen Civil War, 1962-68 Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Mass Mobilization and the Military in Egypt Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Religion, Sectarianism, and Democracy in the Middle East Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Arap Spring Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Muslim Brotherhood Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 ISIS and propaganda Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Student 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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:06