Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SBU344 |
BALKANS AND 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. SARP BAĞCAN |
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 improve aptitude for evaluating the Balkans in terms of political, military, economic, cultural and commercial aspects and analysing recent and historical relations with Turkey. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include Balkans, effect of this region to the world in terms of political, military, economic, cultural and commercial aspects, historical and recent 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) |
Tell events made marks in the political life and history of Balkans |
Explain political developments in the Balkans region in consideration of political thoughts and theories |
Classify developments in Balkans in consideration of present-day problems |
Interpret base lines of relations between Turkey and Balkans |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction |
Lecture - discussion |
2 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
History of the Balkans |
Lecture - discussion |
3 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
The Balkans before First World War |
Lecture - discussion |
4 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
The Balkans before First World War |
Lecture - discussion |
5 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Ideology of Nationalism and Independency Movements |
Lecture - discussion |
6 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Foundation Process of Balkan States |
Lecture - discussion |
7 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Balkan Wars |
Lecture - discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
The Balkans in the First World War |
Lecture - discussion |
10 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
The Balkans in the Bipolar World |
Lecture - discussion |
11 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Non-Aligned Ones and Balkans |
Lecture - discussion |
12 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Developments in the Balkans After Soviet |
Lecture - discussion |
13 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Disruption of Yugoslavia |
Lecture - discussion |
14 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
Current problems and Relations with Turkey |
Lecture - discussion |
15 |
Reading the related subject in the coursebook |
General Evaluation |
Lecture - discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Adanir F., Faroqhi S. (2015), Osmanli ve Balkanlar, Iletisim Publications, Istanbul. |
Reed J. (2006), Balkanlarda Savas, Pencere Publications. |
Karatay O., Gokdag B. (2013) Balkanlar El Kitabi, Akcag Publications. |
Bati G. F., Ozgoker U. (2016), AB’nin Dogu Siniri Balkanlar, Derin Publications. |
Yurur P., Ozkan A. (2017), Soguk Savas Sonrası Turkiye’nin Balkanlar Siyaseti, Detay Publications. |
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 |
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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2 |
List the main features of communication in items.
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3 |
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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2 |
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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3 |
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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2 |
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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2 |
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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3 |
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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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 |
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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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 |
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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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 |
3 |
39 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
12 |
2 |
24 |
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 |
13 |
13 |
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 |
43 |
0 |
130 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
130 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5,1 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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