Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU441 | CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS 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 | Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR |
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 how to investigate safety-related problems in Caucasia and the Middle East gradually rising after Cold War and make a deduction. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include past and present term of the Middle East states, present day and historical developments in Caucasia, roles of them in the world policy, relations with 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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Explain fundamental characteristics and dynamics of safety mentality of the Middle Asia and Caucasians |
Discuss relations between Middle Asia and Caucasian states and historical development of regional organizations |
Analyze current political developments in the Middle East and Caucasia |
Relate between regional safety problems in Asia and global safety problems |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook R. Kutay Karaca, Asya’da Guvenlik Sorunlari ve Yansimalari, BILGESAM Publications, Eylul 2013. | Basics of the Security Problems Encountered in Caucasia and Middle Asia, Conception of Problems Today (globalization of regional problems) | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook Tayyar Ari,Global Politika ve Guney Asya;Kesmir Sorunu ve Nukleer Yaris, Alfa, Istanbul, 2000 | Problems rooted in the relations with Pakistan-India | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook Mete Tuncoku, Japonya-Cin Halk Cumhuriyeti Iliskileri, ASAM Publications, Ankara, 2002, | Problems in the relations with Japan and People’s Republic of China | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook Ahmet Turkoz, Dogu Turkistan’da Insan Haklari, Dogu Library, İstanbul 2010, | East Turkestan Problem and its effects on the relations with Turks – People’s Republic of China | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook M. Turgut Demirtepe & Guner Ozkan, Uluslararasi Sistemde Orta Asya, Dis Politika ve Guvenlik, USAK Publications, Ankara 2013. | Past and the Present day of Caucasians | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook M. Turgut Demirtepe & Guner Ozkan, Uluslararasi Sistemde Orta Asya, Dis Politika ve Guvenlik, USAK Publications, Ankara 2013. | Conflict in Caucasia and Cooperation | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook Esedullah Oguz,Hedef Ulke Afganistan, Dogan Publications, Istanbul 2001. | Afghanistan; Origin of the Problems Encountered and Future Prediction | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook Almagul Isina, Asya’da Guvenligin Insasi ve CICA, Tasam, Istanbul 2012, | ASEAN | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook M. Turgut Demirtepe & Guner Ozkan, Uluslararasi Sistemde Orta Asya, Dis Politika ve Guvenlik, USAK Publications, Ankara 2013. | Problems in Russian Federation –South Caucasia Relations | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook R. Kutay Karaca, Asya’da Guvenlik Sorunlari ve Yansimalari, BILGESAM Publications, Eylul 2013. | Nagorno-Karabakh Problem | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook R. Kutay Karaca, Asya’da Guvenlik Sorunlari ve Yansimalari, BILGESAM Publications, Eylul 2013. | A new regional organization: Shanghai Cooperation Organization | 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 |
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Oguz E. (2001), Hedef Ulke Afganistan, Dogan Publications, Istanbul. |
Tunçoku M. (2002), Japonya-Cin Halk Cumhuriyeti Iliskileri, ASAM Publications, Ankara. |
Demirtepe M. T., Ozkan G. (2013), Uluslararasi Sistemde Orta Asya, Dis Politika ve Guvenlik, USAK Publications, Ankara. |
Karaca R. K. (2013), Asya’da Guvenlik Sorunlari ve Yansimalari, BILGESAM Publications. |
Ari T. (2000), Global Politika ve Guney Asya; Kesmir Sorunu ve Nukleer Yaris, Alfa, Istanbul. |
Isina A. (2012), Asya’da Guvenligin Insaasi ve CICA, Tasam, Istanbul. |
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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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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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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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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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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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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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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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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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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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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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 | 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 | 15 | 15 |
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 | 30 | 0 | 129 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |