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| Code | POLZ401 |
| Name | Turkish Foreign Policy I |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of this course is to analyse the basic principles of Turkish foreign policy from the establishment of the Republic to the present day and to examine changes in Turkish foreign policy. In this context, one of the main objective of the course, is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on Turkish foreign policy.
Course Content
This course introduces students to the basic principles and dynamics of Turkish foreign policy from the establishment of Turkish Republic to the present day. It intends to provide an analysis of major foreign policy concerns of Turkey, including Cyprus, the European Union and bilateral issues between Turkey and Greece.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisites
Resources
Turkish Foreign Policy ( Pınar Gözen Ercan)
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Critically analyses the institutional and historical developments of Turkish foreign policy. |
| LO02 | Provides students with the ability to analyse changes in Turkish foreign policy in the context of international and regional perspectives. |
| LO03 | Provides students with the ability to analyse Turkeys interactions with the actors in international and regional systems. |
| LO04 | Develops students theoretical and practical knowledge on foreign policy-making process. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theoretical Framework and Implementation of Turkish Foreign Policy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1923 to 1945 | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1945 to 1990 | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Turkish Foreign Policy: From 1990 to 2010 | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Turkey and the US relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Turkey and the EU relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Turkey and the NATO relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The relationship between Turkey and Russia during the Cold War | Reading assignment, preparing presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Greek-Turkish relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment, preparing presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Turkey- Caucasus and Middle Asia Relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment, preparing presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Turkish relations with the states in the Middle East during the Cold War | Reading assignment, preparing presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 13 | Turkish relations with the states in the Balkans during the Cold War | Reading assignment, preparing presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Turkish foreign policy after the Cold War | Reading asignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||