Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU434 | LATIN AMERICA IN WORLD POLITICS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to introduce Turkish foreign policy beginning from the foundation of Turkish Republic in order to reach to independent thinking and improve aptitude for deeply evaluating foreign policy. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include factors effecting Turkish foreign policy, role of decision makers, effect of systematic factors on Turkish foreign policy, relations with the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Balkans, Causations, relations with international organizations, breaking points in foreign policy of Turkey. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Relate between ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches shaped Turkish foreign policy in a proper way |
Interpret factors having effect on the formation of Turkish foreign policy |
Relate for causation regarding the reasons of changes in Turkish foreign policy |
Analyze historical development and basic dynamics of Turkish foreign policy by relating them with present day foreign policy |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Preliminary information for basic concepts of the course, aim of the course and content | Lecture, Question – Answer |
2 | Reading and Literature Review | History of Latin America Colonial Period | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading and Literature Review | History of Latin America Modern Period | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading and Literature Review | Political Panorama in Latin America | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading and Literature Review | Economic Panorama in Latin America | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading and Literature Review | Regional Integration Models in Latin America I | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading and Literature Review | Regional Integration Models in Latin America II | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading and Literature Review | Relations of Latin America With Global Powers | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading and Literature Review | Brazil | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading and Literature Review | Argentina | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading and Literature Review | Venezuela | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading and Literature Review | Paraguay-Uruguay | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading and Literature Review | Relations Between Latin America-Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Revision | Preparation for the exam: General and comparative evaluation of former subjects. Revision of basic points. | Lecture, Question – Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Ermagan, I, (2017). Dunya Siyasetinde Latin Amerika. Istanbul: Nobel Publications. |
Narlı N., Kuntay,B. (2014). Latin Amerika’yi Anlamak. Istanbul: Bahcesehir University Publications. |
Chasteen, J. C. (2012). Latin Amerika Tarihi. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. |
Thomas V. B. (Ed.) (2001). Regional Integration in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Political Economy of Open Regionalism. NewYork: Institut of Latin American Studies. Kirby, P. (2003). Introduction to Latin America. NewYork: Sage. |
Dabene, O. (2009). The Politics of Regional Integration in Latin America. NewYork: Palgrave. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
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Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
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Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
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Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
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Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
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Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
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Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
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Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
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Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
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Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
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Research and study at the academic level.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 5 | 65 |
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 | 10 | 10 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 31 | 0 | 129 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |