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| Code | POLZ202 |
| Name | Introduction to Turkish Politics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the contextual framework of politics and policy-making in modern Turkey.
Course Content
This course is compulsory for all second-year students of international relations. The main objective of the course is to introduce students to general introduction to politics and policy in modern Turkey, with particular reference to institutional structure of the State. It also intends to analyze party politics and major issues in domestic politics of Turkey.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Contemporary Turkish Politics: Challenges to Democratic Consolidation; Ergun Ozbudun, Lynne Rienner Pub (February 29, 2000)
Notes
TURKISH POLITICAL HISTORY October 2007 Edition: 1Publisher: Manisa Ofset, Halil Erdemir
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands major political issues and party politics of Turkey. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the development of legislative, executive and judiciary branches of modern Turkish state. |
| LO03 | Critically evaluates the democratisation and modernisation processes of Turkey. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the political and social reasons for voter preferences |
| LO05 | Establishes links between domestic policy and foreign policy. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 to course | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | An Overview of the Ottoman Political and Institutional Legacy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Republican Period I | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Republican Period II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Turkeys democratisation: political institutions | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Turkeys democratisation: constitution-making processes | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Experiencing the Breakdown of Democracy | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Democratic Consolidation: Modernisation, Democratisation and the Challenges | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Turkish foreign policy: Bridging between the Middle East and Turkey | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Turkish foreign policy: Turkish-Greek Relations | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Europeanisation process in Turkey: overview of reform process since 1999 | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Civil society and human rights in Turkey | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Social and mass media in Turkey | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Course evaluation and discussion | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Discussion | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for 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 | ||