Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL460 | CHINESE POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | İngilizce |
Level of the Course Unit : | LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey |
Type of the Course : | Seçmeli |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Prof.Dr. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAYRİYE ASENA DEMİRER |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | To discuss main discourses and basic tools of Chinese foreign policy, give different point of views about the developments related to China’s rise and give insight and comprehensive understanding about China’s relations with important actors of ınternational arena and also with its neighbours. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | China’s changing perception of ınternational system and the changing role it atttributed itself, how China’s role as a rising power has been perceived by the important actors of international arena as well as China’s neighbours, current and potential issues of conflict and cooperation between China and the important actors of international arena and between China and its neighbours. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Will be able to analyze the experiences of China during the confrontation with the Western powers and the historical developments in the transition from empire to republic. |
Will be able to compare and analyze China's relationship with its neighbors during the imperial period and the changing relationship style after the transition to the Republic and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. |
Compare and analyze the foreign policy priorities and discourses of the different Presidents of the People's Republic of China. |
Examine and analyze the ups and downs of the People's Republic of China, historically and today, in its relations with the great powers. |
Evaluate and analyze the main problems between the People's Republic of China and its neighbors and regional powers. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction | - |
2 | Alison Adcock Kaufman (2010) The “Century of Humiliation,” Then and Now: Chinese Perceptions of the International Order, Pacific Focus, vol 25, no 1, 1-33. | China and Century of Humiliation: Inferiority Complex | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
3 | IA 2010 Central Asian and Russian perspectives on Chinas strategic Emergence (in How others perceive China) | Chinese Threat or Rise of China vs Chinese Harmony or Peaceful Rise/Development: Gaining Self confidence | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
4 | IS 2013 Alastair Johnston How New and Assertive ıs Chinas new assertiveness 42 s | China’s Assertiveness | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
5 | - | Week 5 China and Discourses of Developmentalism and Soft Power | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
6 | - | Week 6 Different Dimensions of China and USA Relations | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
7 | - | Different Dimensions of China and Russian Federation Relations | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
8 | - | ARA SINAV | - |
9 | - | Different Dimensions of China and India Relations | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
10 | - | Different Dimensions of China and Japan Relations (East China Sea Dispute) | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
11 | - | Different Dimensions of China and South Asian Countries (South China Sea Dispute) | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
12 | - | Different Dimensions of China’s Relations with Africa and Latin America | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
13 | - | China and International Institutions | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
14 | - | China and BRI | Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
15 | - | General Evaluation | Q&A, Discussion |
16 | - | FİNAL | - |
17 | - | FİNAL | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Stuart Harris (2014) China's Foreign Policy, Cambridge, UK: Polity Publishing. |
Michael Dillon(2021) China A Modern History, 2nd Edition, Bloomsbury Publishing. |
Joan Keay (2011), China A History, Basic Books. |
Henry Kissenger (2011) On China, Penguin Press. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
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Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
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List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
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Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
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Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
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Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
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Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
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Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
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Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
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Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
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Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
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To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
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Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Ders | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Arazi Çalışması | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratuvar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Okuma | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ödev | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Proje Hazırlama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminer | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Staj | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Teknik Gezi | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Tab. Öğrenme | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Uygulama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yerinde Uygulama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mesleki Faaliyet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sosyal Faaliyet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tez Hazırlama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alan Çalışması | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rapor Yazma | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Sınavı | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı | 1 | 24 | 24 |
Ara Sınav | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı | 1 | 24 | 24 |
Kısa Sınav | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOPLAM | 32 | 0 | 148 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 148 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,8 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 6,0 |