BALKANS AND TURKEY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

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	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