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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 Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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)
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS

Practical

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)
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

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).

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

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)

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

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)

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

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)
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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