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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 : 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 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
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 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