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. |
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1) Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations | |||||||||||
2) Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level. | |||||||||||
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | |||||||||||
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field | |||||||||||
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. | |||||||||||
6) Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work. | |||||||||||
7) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. | |||||||||||
8) Designs and prepares scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. | |||||||||||
9) Can provide opinions, thoughts and solutions in the fields of Political Science and International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. | |||||||||||
10) Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. | |||||||||||
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations | |
2) | Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level. | |
3) | Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | |
4) | Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field | |
5) | Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically. | |
6) | Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work. | |
7) | Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired. | |
8) | Designs and prepares scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field. | |
9) | Can provide opinions, thoughts and solutions in the fields of Political Science and International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form. | |
10) | Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. | |
11) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
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 |