RUSSIAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU439	RUSSIAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY	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 keystones of Russia’s foreign and defence policy with the diplomatic tradition brought by Russia from past to present, and elements, medias and difficulties encountered by Russia in the foreign policy goal settings.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course include the history of Russia in diplomatic arena, its processes in previous centuries, factors shaping the foreign policy of Russia today, goals and limitations shaping the Russian foreign policy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret current process of Russian foreign policy
Explain factors, limitations and goals shaping Russian foreign policy
Analyze the relationship with Russia and other countries by evaluating the Russian foreign policy within its historical process
Evaluate a case politically by using statements and analyses in Russian foreign policy

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	Factors Shaping Russian Foreign Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Indicative Actors, Institutions and Criterions from Past to Today	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Indicating Russian National Interests in and After USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) Period	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Putin’s Ideas on Russian Foreign Policy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Geopolitical Position and Energy Policies of Russia	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Russia’s Relations with the West	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Russia’s Relations with the West	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Concept of Russia’s Military and Soft Power Usage	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Hybrid War Concept and Rise of Nationalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Russia - NATO Relations, Georgia’s Intervention	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Russia’s Intervention in Ukraine	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Military Expedition in Syria	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Transatlantic Relations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tsygankov, A. P. (2016), Russia’s Foreign Policy: Continuity and Change in National Identity, Fourth Edition, Rowman and Littlefield, Londra, BK.
Trenin, D. (2016), Should we Fear Russia?, Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.
Ormeci, O., Kisacik, S. (2018), Rusya Siyaseti ve Rus Dis Politikasi, Seckin Publications.
ÜLGER, İ. K. (2015). Putin'in Ülkesi Yeni Yüzyıl Eşiğinde Rusya Federasyonu Analizi. Ankara. Seçkin Yayınevi
Caşın, M. H. (2014). Rus İmparatorluk Stratejisi.

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	13	5	65
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	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	131