| Political Science and Public Administration | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | SBK020 | ||||
| Course Name: | Theories of Nationalism | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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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: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATEME AYŞİN ANKA | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Fatemeh Ayşin Anka | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | By understanding theories of nationalism, the aim is for students to examine, in a qualitative and critical manner, the concepts that are present in daily conversations and discussions. The study of examples of nationalism that directly influence political formations and practices in the international and regional contexts; in this respect, it aims to provide practical application of the subject by addressing nationalism in Europe (such as Italy and Germany), as well as in the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey, and Arab states, both during lectures and through assignments. |
| Course Content: | This course explains the meaning, content, and functions of nationalism in light of major theories of nationalism. It will incorporate the ideas of Anthony Smith, Ernest Gellner, Anthony Giddens, Benedict Anderson, and other esteemed scholars. Furthermore, relevant terminology will be explored in relation to socio-political and cultural life issues (gender, ethnic communities, minorities, etc.). Focusing on various nationalist movements in global, national, and regional contexts through case studies, the course will offer assessments of issues such as society and state relations, multiculturalism, religion, and ideology. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) In the field of Political Science and International Relations, the ability to understand and interpret the concept of Nationalism within its historical context. 2) Understanding the relationships between the nation-state, religion, ideology, society, and the individual. 3) Meeting with the understanding of multiculturalism 4) The ability to distinguish nationalism in practice regarding religion/language/culture, minorities, and gender issues. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Basic Framework, Introduction to Nationalism | |
| 2) | What is Ideology? Historical, Political, and Socio-Cultural Background | |
| 3) | Milliyetçilik Kuramları I Thomas Hobbes, Eric J.Hobsbawm | |
| 4) | Theories of Nationalism II Ernest Gellner, Benedict Anderson | |
| 5) | German Nationalism - Italian Nationalism | |
| 6) | Nationalist Movement Against Colonialism in the Middle East | |
| 7) | Arab Nationalism, Persian Nationalism | |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | The Cultural Dimension of Ideologies: Belief, Language, Symbol, Discourse Anthony D. Smith | |
| 10) | Religious Ideologies, Islamism, Sectarianism: The Iran Factor as a Different Axis in the Region Arab-Israeli Wars, the Palestinian Problem | |
| 11) | Current Issues I: Sustainability, Gender, Intersectional Feminism, Minorities, Social Awareness | |
| 12) | Current Issues II: Extremism - Religious Ideologies | |
| 13) | Case Studies Analysis, Oral Presentation of Presentation Topics | |
| 14) | Case Studies Analysis, Oral Presentation of Presentation Topics |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • E. Gellner (1992), Uluslar ve Ulusçuluk, (Çev. Buşra E. Behar- Günay G. Özdoğan), İstanbul, Hil Yayınları, 2018. • Eric J. Hobsbawn (1993), Milletler ve Milliyetçilik, Çev. Osman Akınhay, İstanbul, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 1995. • Etienne Balibar (1.Basım 1993), ‘Ulus Biçimi: Tarih ve İdeoloji’, E. Balibar ve I. Wallerstein (der), Irk, Ulus, Sınıf: Belirsiz Kimlikler, (Çev. Nazlı Ökten), İstanbul, Metis Yayınları (s.109-134), (6.Basım 2017) • H. Birsen Örs, ‘‘Siyasal Gelişme ve Modernleşme Kuramları’’, Ders Notları, Süleymaniye, REHA Fotokopi. • John Foran, Fragile Resistance: Social Transformation In Iran From 1500 To The Revolution, Boulder • Avi Shlaim, “1948’de İsrail ve Arap Koalisyonu”, Filistin Uğruna, Eugene L. Rogan ve Avi Shlaim (ed.), İstanbul, Küre Yayınları, 2012. • Albert Hourani, Arap Halkları Tarihi, İstanbul, İletişim Yayınları, 2008. • Zachary Lockman, Hangi Ortadoğu? Oryantalizm, Tarih, Siyaset, İstanbul, Küre Yayınları, 2012. • Ervand Abrahamian, Modern İran Tarihi, İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, 2017. |
| References: | • H. Birsen Örs, Modern Siyasal İdeolojiler, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 4.Baskı, İstanbul, 2010. • Umut Özkırımlı, Milliyetçilik Kuramları, Eleştirel Bir Bakış, 4. Baskı, Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara, 2013. • Umut Özkırırmlı (Der.), 21.Yüzyılda Milliyetçilik, Çev. Yetkin Başkavak, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, İstanbul, 2008. • Willem Van Schendel& Erik J.Zürcher (Der.) Orta Asya ve İslam Dünyasında Kimlik Politikaları, 20.Yüzyılda Milliyetçilik, Etnisite ve Emek, Çev. Selda Somuncuoğlu, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2004. • Oliver Roy, Yeni Orta Asya, Ya da Ulusların İmal Edilişi, Çev. Mehmet Moralı, 3.Baskı, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009. • İlker Aktükün, Siyasi Tarih, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi (AUZEF) • William L. Cleveland, Modern Ortadoğu tarihi, İstanbul, Agora Yayınları, 2008. • Özüm SEZIN Uzun ve Hakan Güneş, İslam Cumhuriyetinde 40 yıl İran’da Toplum, Siyaset ve Değişim, Tarih Vakfı Yurt Yayınları, Ekim 2020. |
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| 1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. | 3 |
| 2) | To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 3) | Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). | 3 |
| 4) | Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. | 3 |
| 6) | To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. | 3 |
| 7) | To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | 3 |
| 8) | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. | 3 |
| Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 15 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
| Final | 1 | % 55 |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 48 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 64 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 115 | |