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TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL216 TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE 4 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit : LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course : Zorunlu
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof.Dr. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Prof.Dr. YAVUZ ÇİLLİLER
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to improve aptitude for examining significant turning points at the crossroads in the Turkish political life in terms of actors, significant cases and structural change chronologically and analysing continuity and failures in the Turkish political life.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include turning points in the Turkish political life, thematic subjects and main discussions, various durations and structures of the Turkish political life from the times in Ottoman to the present day and their effects on Turkish political life, Ottoman heritage and Western modernization, The Young Turks Revolution, transition to a multi-party political life, 1960-1980 period and military coups, rise of political Islam in 1990s, accelerating European Union process in 2000s and democracy, military, state, civil society and this type of subjects and concepts.

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

Interpret political developments in the Turkish political life within that historical period
Analyze turning points in the Turkish political life and recent developments
Distinguish the role of army and bureaucracy in the Turkish political movement and debate on it
Specify effects of democratisation and European Union processes in our political life prominently
Apply and use knowledge gained over political concept and approaches for interpretation of the Turkish political life

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction and Presentation of General Framework of the Course Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Ottoman Heritage and Savings Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Western Effects and Turkish Modernization Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook The Young Turks Period in the History of Turks Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook The Collapse of Ottoman Empire Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Independency War, Ataturk Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Single Party Regime Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - ARA SINAV -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Transition to a Multi-Party Political Life Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Democratic Party and 1960 Coup Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Period between 1960 and 1980 Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook 12 September 1980 Coup and Ozal Period Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook 1990s: Rise of Political Islam And Civil Society Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook European Union and Democratisation, State Traditions and Army Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 - General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FİNAL -
17 - FİNAL -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Ahmad, F. (1994), Demokrasi Surecinde Turkiye (1945-1980), Translation: Ahmet Fethi, Istanbul: Hil Publications.
Zurcher, E. J. (2007), Modernlesen Turkiye’nin Tarihi, Translation: Yasemin Saner Gonen, 21st Edition, Istanbul: Iletisim Publications.
Atilgan, G. et al. (Der.), (2015), Osmanli'dan Gunumuze Turkiye'de Siyasal Hayat, Istanbul: Yordam Bookstore.

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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
2
2
Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
4
3
List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
5
2
Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
3
3
Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
2
2
Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
5
3
Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
3
2
Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
2
3
Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
0
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
1
2
Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
1
2
Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
3
3
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
3
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
5
3
Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
5

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)
Ders 14 3 42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme 14 2 28
Arazi Çalışması 0 0 0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi 0 0 0
Laboratuvar 0 0 0
Okuma 14 3 42
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje Hazırlama 0 0 0
Seminer 0 0 0
Staj 0 0 0
Teknik Gezi 0 0 0
Web Tab. Öğrenme 0 0 0
Uygulama 0 0 0
Yerinde Uygulama 0 0 0
Mesleki Faaliyet 0 0 0
Sosyal Faaliyet 0 0 0
Tez Hazırlama 0 0 0
Alan Çalışması 0 0 0
Rapor Yazma 0 0 0
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı 7 3 21
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı 7 3 21
Kısa Sınav 0 0 0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı 0 0 0
TOPLAM 58 0 156
Total Workload of the Course Unit 156
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0