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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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 basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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