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POLITICAL AND INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENTS IN TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU432 POLITICAL AND INTELLECTUAL MOVEMENTS IN TURKEY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce movements of thoughts, ideological breaking points and approaches shaped political processes beginning from the final period of Ottoman to the foundation of the Turkish Republic at the historical and theoretical level.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include elements shaped classical Turkish political thoughts before modern, emerging movements of thought, their ideological effects, breaking points, movements of thought before Republic Period, power struggles, movement of thoughts shaped the foundation of the Turkish Republic and effected the political life

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

Apply political philosophy and political history knowledge in order to evaluate Turkish political movements
Compare political opinion movements in Turkey and approaches with each other
Combine intellectual heritage of movements shaped the Turkish foreign policy in the examination of political movements or thoughts
Evaluate political developments and discussions in Turkey over thoughts left mark on Turkish political life

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the Course, General Framework of the Lesson and Introducing the Subjects and Resources of the Course Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Turkish Political Culture, Classical Political Opinion Before Modern Period Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modernization Period, The Changing Political Culture, Prominent Differentiations: Ottomanism, Islamism and Turkishism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Modernization Period Political Movements, Their Functions and Differentiations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Struggle of Political Movements for Power in the Pre-Republican Period Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Official Ideology in the One -Party Period and Prominent Political Understanding and Kemalism Establishment of the Republic , Philosophy of Establishment and Structuring of the Government Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Nationalism and Turkishism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Liberalism in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Conservatism and Islamic Movements in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Leftist Political Movements: Socialism, Social Democracy and Left side of the middle Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Feminism and Women Movements in Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook New Right and New Left Movements in Turkey 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

Lewis, B. (2015), Modern Türkiye’nin Doğuşu, Arkadaş Publication.
Bora, T. (2017), Cereyanlar: Türkiye'de Siyasi İdeolojiler, İletişim Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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 12 12
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 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0