Political Science and International Relations (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SUY5008

Course Name:

Current Situation in the Central Asia-Turkic World

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. OSMAN CAN ÜNVER

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Osman Can Ünver

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to comprehend the geostrategic importance of Central Asia and to gain the ability to evaluate the relations of the Turkic World with Turkey.

Course Content:

The course will focus on the historical political and economic process in Central Asia. In this context, the political situation of Central Asia under the leadership of the Tsarist Russia and the USSR will be examined. Then, the structure of the independent states, which started with the dissolution of the USSR, under nation-state structure and the problems of the nation-state in Central Asia will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) In this course, students will learn about the Turkic world in Central Asia with its historical, social, cultural, economic and political dimensions.
2) In this course, students will discuss Central Asia's position in contemporary international relations.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course: History of Central Asian geography (from the 19th century to the present)
2)	The geostrategic importance of Central Asia
3)	Russia and Central Asia
4)	China and Central Asia
5)	Turkey and historical Central Asia interest
6)	The concept of the Turkic World and Central Asia
7)	Debate/Group Work/Discussion in Class
8)	Turkic states that gained independence in Central Asia I
9)	Turkic states that gained independence in Central Asia II
10)	Organization of Turkic States
11)	The future perspective of the Organization of Turkic States as an international organization
12)	Turkey's bilateral relations with individual states I
13)	Turkey's bilateral relations with individual states II Assignment Submission
14)	Genereal Review
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yüksek lisans seviyesi olduğu için zorunlu ders kaynağı önerilmemekte olup, genel bir okuma listesi ders başlangıcında öğrencilere verilecektir.
References:	okuma listesi/reading list

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations	2	3
2) Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level.	1	2
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	1	1
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field	2	2
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.	1	2
6) Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.	1	2
7) 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.	2	1
8) 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.	2	3
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.	2	3
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.		2
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	2	1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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	1
2)	Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	1
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field	3
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.	1
6)	Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.	1
7)	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.	2
8)	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.	2
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.	1
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.	2
11)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 50
Final Sözlü	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

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