Political Science and International Relations (Master) (with Thesis) (English) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code: | PIR5015 | ||||
Course Name: | Balkans and Turkey | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. OSMAN CAN ÜNVER | ||||
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Course Objectives: | Examining the Balkan states and Balkan nationalities with an emphasis on the historical roots of today's developments and determining their relations with Turkey. |
Course Content: | In this course, the Balkan states of Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey and ex-Yugoslav state of politics, history, demographic, social and economic structure will be examined. The current political and economic situation of the Balkan countries will be addressed. The post-Cold War political and economic situation of the Balkan countries will be discussed. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the historical and cultural ties between Turkey and the Balkans 2) Students will learn about the common origins of the Balkan countries and Turkey. 3) Students will learn the current political and economic situation of the Balkan countries. 4) Students will learn about Turkey's policy in the Balkans. 5) Students will gain the ability to identify the dimensions of cooperation between the Balkans and Turkey. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | The Ottoman Empire and the Balkans | |
3) | The Beginnings of Independent Balkan States | |
4) | World War I and Its Consequences for the Balkans | |
5) | Turkey's Balkans Policy in the First Years of the Republic | |
6) | The Advent of Communist Rule to the Balkans and Turkey's policy | |
7) | The Balkans at Post-Cold War | |
8) | Debate and class discussion | |
9) | Bosnian War and Turkey's Attitude | |
10) | “Regional ownership” and “inclusiveness” in Turkey's foreign policy in the Balkans | |
11) | Turkey's cooperation efforts with the Balkan countries | |
12) | Turkey's relations with the Balkan countries today | |
13) | Current problems in the Balkans and Turkey's attitude | |
14) | General review and assignment submission | |
15) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Jelavich, B. (2016). Balkan Tarihi 18. Ve 19. Yüzyıllar 1. Küre Yayınları. Jelavich, B. (2017). Balkan Tarihi 20. Yüzyıl 2. Küre Yayınları. |
References: | Jelavich, B. (2016). Balkan Tarihi 18. Ve 19. Yüzyıllar 1. Küre Yayınları. Jelavich, B. (2017). Balkan Tarihi 20. Yüzyıl 2. Küre Yayınları. |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 50 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 | |||
Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 25 | 35 | |||
Final | 1 | 15 | 30 | 45 | |||
Total Workload | 150 |