| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| SBU649 |
POLITICS AND CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST |
1 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Elective |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The aim of the course is to analyze conflict situations in the Middle East by considering the current political conjuncture. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
The content of the course includes the political situation of the Middle Eastern states and the region, as well as conflict areas in the region. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Better recognition of the Middle East region. |
| Learning the political situation and political traditions in the Middle East. |
| Ortadağu'da geçmişten gelen ve güncel çatışmaların öğrenilmesi. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
- |
Introduction and introduction of the course |
- |
| 2 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 3 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 4 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 5 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 6 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 7 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 10 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 11 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 12 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 13 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 14 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 15 |
Konuyla ilgili kitap bölümü okuma |
country of the week |
- |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
| "Ortadoğu'da Siyaset ve Çatışma" - Ahmet Uysal |
| Ortadoğuda Ordu ve Siyaset - Veysel Kurt |
| Geçmişten gün̈müze Orta Doğu: siyaset, savaş ve diplomasi - Tayyar Arı |
| Orta Doğu Yıllıkları - ORSAM |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Examination Method |
| 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 |
To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.
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3 |
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.
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4 |
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| 2 |
To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.
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4 |
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.
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4 |
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.
|
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|
5 |
| 2 |
To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.
|
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2 |
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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.
|
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3 |
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| 2 |
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.
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4 |
|
| 2 |
To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.
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5 |
| 3 |
To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.
|
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1 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.
|
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2 |
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| 2 |
To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.
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2 |
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| 3 |
To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.
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3 |
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.
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5 |
| 2 |
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.
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3 |
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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 |
5 |
15 |
75 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
5 |
3 |
15 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Project Work |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| 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 |
3 |
3 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Short Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
33 |
0 |
153 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
153 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
6 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
6,0 |
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