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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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