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| Code | POLS404 |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| 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
The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2,000 Years, Bernard Lewis, Scribner, 1997
Notes
State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East, Roger Owen, 2004.
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 | ||