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| Code | POLS419 |
| Name | European State System and Ottoman Diplomacy |
| 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ASLI EMİNE ÇOMU |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör.Dr. AYŞE DUYGU TANRIVERDİ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to examine how classical Ottoman diplomacy was shaped by and responded to the evolutions in European state system especially after the Westphalian Treaty. The impact of this adaption capacity on Ottoman state system also will be discussed.
Course Content
This course analyses the changes and continuities in Ottoman diplomacy in the light of the evolutions in European State System until the demise of the Empire
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Ottoman Diplomacy: Conventional or Unconventional?; A. Nuri Yurdusev; Palgrave MacMillan; 2003
Notes
Ottoman Diplomacy and the European State System, J. C. Hurewitz, Middle East Journal Vol. 15, No. 2 (Spring, 1961), pp. 141-152
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Obtains information about the principal characteristics of Ottoman diplomacy |
| LO02 | Obtains information about the emergence and evolution of European state system |
| LO03 | Obtains information about how diplomacy is shaped by internal and external conditions |
| LO04 | Discusses the development of relations between the Ottoman Empire and Europe. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the transformation of Ottoman diplomacy in the 19th century. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal concepts | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | A general Outlook to state and social structure in Ottoman Empire | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Ottoman diplomacy in classical era | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The formation of European state system | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | The Peace of Westphalia and the Emergence of a New Europe | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | The French revolution and the consequent wars; influences on the structure of states in Europe | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | The decline of Ottoman influence in Europe | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The Rise and Decline of European Concert | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Eastern Question | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Nationalist movements in Balkans | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Transition to Permanent Diplomacy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Era of Pashas in Ottoman diplomacy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Diplomacy during the reign of Abdülhamid | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Diplomacy before the First World War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Diplomacy during the First World War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Final exam | 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 | 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 | ||