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 | Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN |
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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.
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Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.
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Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.
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Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.
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Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.
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Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.
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Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.
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By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.
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Learning to Learn |
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Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.
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Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.
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Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.
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Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.
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Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.
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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 |