ÇİN SİYASETİ VE DIŞ POLİTİKASI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU460	ÇİN SİYASETİ VE DIŞ POLİTİKASI	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To discuss main discourses and basic tools of Chinese foreign policy, give different point of views about the developments related to China’s rise and give insight and comprehensive understanding about China’s relations with important actors of ınternational arena and also with its neighbours.
Contents of the Course Unit:	China’s changing perception of ınternational system and the changing role it atttributed itself, how China’s role as a rising power has been perceived by the important actors of international arena as well as China’s neighbours, current and potential issues of conflict and cooperation between China and the important actors of international arena and between China and its neighbours.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Will be able to analyze the experiences of China during the confrontation with the Western powers and the historical developments in the transition from empire to republic. Will be able to compare and analyze China's relationship with its neighbors during the imperial period and the changing relationship style after the transition to the Republic and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Compare and analyze the foreign policy priorities and discourses of the different Presidents of the People's Republic of China. Examine and analyze the ups and downs of the People's Republic of China, historically and today, in its relations with the great powers. Evaluate and analyze the main problems between the People's Republic of China and its neighbors and regional powers.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	-
2	-	China and Century of Humiliation: Inferiority Complex	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
3	-	Chinese Threat or Rise of China vs Chinese Harmony or Peaceful Rise/Development: Gaining Self confidence	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
4	-	China’s Assertiveness	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
5	-	China and Discourses of Developmentalism and Soft Power	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
6	-	Different Dimensions of China and USA Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
7	-	Different Dimensions of China and Russian Federation Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Different Dimensions of China and India Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
10	-	Different Dimensions of China and Japan Relations (East China Sea Dispute)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
11	-	Different Dimensions of China and South Asian Countries (South China Sea Dispute)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
12	-	Different Dimensions of China’s Relations with Africa and Latin America	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
13	-	China and International Institutions	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
14	-	China and BRI	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Q&A, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Stuart Harris, (2015), Çin Dış Politikası, Matbuat Yay. Michael Dillon (2016) Modernleşen Çin’in Tarihi, İletişim Yay. Joan Keay (2011) Çin Tarihi, İnklap yay. Henry Kissenger (2020) , Dünden Bugüne Yeni Çin, Kaknüs Yay.

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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.					4
2	Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.			2
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.	0
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.					4
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.	0
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.				3
3	Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.	0

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.					4
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.			2
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.			2
2	Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.					4
3	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	With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.				3
2	Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.					4
3	Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.	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	14	2	28
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	2	14	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	14	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	128