TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL216	TURKISH POLITICAL LIFE	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to improve aptitude for examining significant turning points at the crossroads in the Turkish political life in terms of actors, significant cases and structural change chronologically and analysing continuity and failures in the Turkish political life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include turning points in the Turkish political life, thematic subjects and main discussions, various durations and structures of the Turkish political life from the times in Ottoman to the present day and their effects on Turkish political life, Ottoman heritage and Western modernization, The Young Turks Revolution, transition to a multi-party political life, 1960-1980 period and military coups, rise of political Islam in 1990s, accelerating European Union process in 2000s and democracy, military, state, civil society and this type of subjects and concepts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret political developments in the Turkish political life within that historical period
Analyze turning points in the Turkish political life and recent developments
Distinguish the role of army and bureaucracy in the Turkish political movement and debate on it
Specify effects of democratisation and European Union processes in our political life prominently
Apply and use knowledge gained over political concept and approaches for interpretation of the Turkish political life

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction and Presentation of General Framework of the Course	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Ottoman Heritage and Savings	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Western Effects and Turkish Modernization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Young Turks Period in the History of Turks	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The Collapse of Ottoman Empire	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Independency War, Ataturk	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Single Party Regime	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Transition to a Multi-Party Political Life	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Democratic Party and 1960 Coup	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Period between 1960 and 1980	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	12 September 1980 Coup and Ozal Period	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	1990s: Rise of Political Islam And Civil Society	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	European Union and Democratisation, State Traditions and Army	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ahmad, F. (1993), The Making of Modern Turkey, London, Routledge
Ahmad, F. (1994), Demokrasi Surecinde Turkiye (1945-1980), Translation: Ahmet Fethi, Istanbul: Hil Publications.
Zurcher, E. J. (2007), Modernlesen Turkiye’nin Tarihi, Translation: Yasemin Saner Gonen, 21st Edition, Istanbul: Iletisim Publications.
Atilgan, G. et al. (Der.), (2015), Osmanli'dan Gunumuze Turkiye'de Siyasal Hayat, Istanbul: Yordam Bookstore.

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 theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.			2
2	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.					4
3	List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.						5
2	Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.				3
3	Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.			2
2	Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.						5
3	Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.				3
2	Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.			2
3	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.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.	0
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.		1
2	Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.		1
2	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.				3
3	Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	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.				3
2	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.						5
3	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.						5

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
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	7	3	21
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	156