CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS IN WORLD POLITICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU441	CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS IN WORLD POLITICS	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	Assist.Prof. KEISUKE WAKIZAKA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
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
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
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.			2
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.				3
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.				3
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.			2

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.						5
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.						5
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.					4

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.					4
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.			2
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.						5

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

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.		1
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.					4

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.					4
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.						5
3	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

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.		1
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.						5
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.			2

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	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