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POLITICAL AND INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENTS IN TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU432 POLITICAL AND INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENTS IN TURKEY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce movements of thoughts, ideological breaking points and approaches shaped political processes beginning from the final period of Ottoman to the foundation of the Turkish Republic at the historical and theoretical level.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include elements shaped classical Turkish political thoughts before modern, emerging movements of thought, their ideological effects, breaking points, movements of thought before Republic Period, power struggles, movement of thoughts shaped the foundation of the Turkish Republic and effected the political life

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Apply political philosophy and political history knowledge in order to evaluate Turkish political movements
Compare political opinion movements in Turkey and approaches with each other
Combine intellectual heritage of movements shaped the Turkish foreign policy in the examination of political movements or thoughts
Evaluate political developments and discussions in Turkey over thoughts left mark on Turkish political life

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the Course, General Framework of the Lesson and Introducing the Subjects and Resources of the Course Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Turkish Political Culture, Classical Political Opinion Before Modern Period Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modernization Period, The Changing Political Culture, Prominent Differentiations: Ottomanism, Islamism and Turkishism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modernization Period Political Movements, Their Functions and Differentiations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Struggle of Political Movements for Power in the Pre-Republican Period Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Official Ideology in the One -Party Period and Prominent Political Understanding and Kemalism Establishment of the Republic , Philosophy of Establishment and Structuring of the Government Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Nationalism and Turkishism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Liberalism in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Conservatism and Islamic Movements in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Leftist Political Movements: Socialism, Social Democracy and Left side of the middle Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Feminism and Women Movements in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook New Right and New Left Movements in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 - General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 - General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Lewis, B. (2015), Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu, Arkadaş Publication.
Bora, T. (2017), Cereyanlar: Türkiye'de Siyasi İdeolojiler, İletişim Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 12 5 60
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 30 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0