TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU224	TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ŞENOL DURGUN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE KÜÇÜK
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 Kurdish related problems in this process 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 – Independency War, Ataturk	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Young Turks Period in the History of Turks – Single Party Regime	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Transition to a Multi-Party Political Life, Democratic Party and 1960 Coup	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	2nd Republic Period (1960-1980)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	12 September 1980 Coup and Ozal Period	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	1990s: Rise of Political Islam And Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	AKP (Justice and Development Party), Conservatism and Democracy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	European Union and Democratisation, State Traditions and Army	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Devlet Bahceli And Right-Wing Politics	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Cultural Pluralism, Democracy and The Kurdish Problem	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

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.
Berkes, N. (1964), Türkiye'de Çağdaşlaşma, İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Publications.
Kansu, A. (1995), 1908 Devrimi, Ankara: İletişim Publications.
Koçak, C. (2010), Türkiye'de İki Partili Siyasal Sistemin Kuruluş Yılları (1945-1950), Ankara: İletişim Publications.
Aydemir, Ş.S. (1963), Tek Adam, Ankara: Remzi Bookstore.
Aydemir, Ş,S. (1966), İkinci Adam, Ankara: Remzi Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.				3
2	Explain the general structure, operation and public policy formation process of administration.	0
3	Relate the principles and rules of political behavior, behavior and leadership in organizations.			2
4	Relate the knowledge of ecological, economic and social sustainability with information related to the field.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information about his / her field in professional life and everyday life.					4
2	Use information related to ecological, economic and social sustainability in professional life and everyday life.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current political and administrative developments and the functioning of the democratic system by using the knowledge of political science and public administration.				3
2	Define the basic concepts of management, urbanization, environmental policies, political and legal sciences.			2
3	Relate professional knowledge of management, urbanization, environmental policies, politics and legal sciences to universal values				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compare the administrative structures and country management models by using the theoretical knowledge in the field of political science and public.				3
2	Organize events between the public, private sector and voluntary organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the people in the field of political science and public administration.			2
2	By using the accumulation of knowledge in political science and public administration; manage project, event and social responsibility activities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze existing structures with a critical approach based on universal legal norms and administrative structures.	0
2	Apply the written and unwritten legal rules and ethical codes in his / her personal and professional life.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Improve himself/herself by following the political and administrative agenda and the written-oral work on the agenda.					4
2	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking advantage of the existing history and theoretical knowledge of the field; interpret and analyze current issues, events and problems.						5
2	Develop original plans and programs to guide the functioning of political and bureaucratic institutions.		1
3	Develop alternative public policy proposals in the construction and implementation of sustainable and effective public policies.	0
4	Design reform programs aimed at making and improving the functioning of political and administrative organizations.	0

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	12	6	72
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	24	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	152