Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SBU462 |
ULUSLARARASI İLİŞKİLERDE DOĞU ASYA |
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 |
Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to teach the economic, political and military policies of East Asian countries and to give students the ability to critically evaluate the policies of regional countries. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include East Asia's geopolitical and geoeconomic status, China's rise and its effects on the region, the disputes between Japan and regional countries, the North Korean issue, the Taiwan issue, Russia's Asian policy, regional integration initiatives and relations between Turkey and regional countries. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Classify the different approaches used in the analysis of East Asia region |
Interpret the factors affecting the current problems in East Asian countries |
Establish cause-effect relationship between internal and external factors affecting economic, political, military and social policies of the regional countries |
Relate historical developments and fundamental dynamics of the current problems in East Asia with the current foreign policies |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Preliminary information for basic concepts of the course, aim of the course and content |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 |
- |
The geopolitics of East Asia |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
- |
The geoeconomics of East Asia |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
- |
The rise of China |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 |
- |
The foreign policy of rising China |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
- |
Conflicts in the South and East China Seas |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 |
- |
Problems inherited from Japanese imperialism |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
- |
Japan's security policy and US-Japan alliance |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
- |
Division and nuclear crisis in the Korean Peninsula |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
- |
North Korean nuclear crisis |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
- |
The Taiwan issue |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 |
- |
Regional integration initiatives |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 |
- |
Turkey's East Asia policy |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 |
- |
Preparation for the exam: General and comparative evaluation of former subjects. Revision of basic points. |
Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
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2 |
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
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2 |
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
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3 |
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
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4 |
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
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2 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
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3 |
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
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4 |
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
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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 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
2 |
6 |
12 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
13 |
2 |
26 |
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 |
8 |
2 |
16 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
8 |
1 |
8 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
60 |
0 |
132 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
132 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,2 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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