ÇİN SİYASETİ VE DIŞ POLİTİKASI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU460	ÇİN SİYASETİ VE DIŞ POLİTİKASI	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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)

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
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	-
2	-	China and Century of Humiliation: Inferiority Complex	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
3	-	Chinese Threat or Rise of China vs Chinese Harmony or Peaceful Rise/Development: Gaining Self confidence	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
4	-	China’s Assertiveness	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
5	-	China and Discourses of Developmentalism and Soft Power	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
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	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Stuart Harris, (2015), Çin Dış Politikası, Matbuat Yay. Michael Dillon (2016) Modernleşen Çin’in Tarihi, İletişim Yay. Joan Keay (2011) Çin Tarihi, İnklap yay. Henry Kissenger (2020) , Dünden Bugüne Yeni Çin, Kaknüs Yay.

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	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	2	14	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	14	28
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	128