Political Science and İnternational Relations(English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

POL202

Ders İsmi:

Turkish Politics

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	6

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Required

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

RA MUHAMMET ÖZCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP BANU DALAMAN

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course; The development of the Turkish political life and the changes it undergoes.
Course Content:	From Ottoman to Republic, the establishment of the Republic and the revolutions, the period until the death of Atatürk, the years of Ismet Pasha (World War II and the transition to many parties), the Democratic Party (1950-60), 27 May Revolution, Justice Party and 1965 Elections, 12 March, 12 September 1980, 2000s and global world will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will have a scientific approach to analyze the basic dynamics, processes and historical development of Turkish political life.
2) Students will have empirical knowledge with a historical and theoretical perspective on Turkish political life.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) They will analyze the analysis of Turkish political life in relation to social classes, identities and gender.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	A Political Analysis of the Ottoman State Legacy
2)	A Political Analysis of the Ottoman State Legacy
3)	Early Republican Period and Transition to Democracy (1923-1945)
4)	Early Republican Period and Transition to Democracy (1923-1945)
5)	Political Culture
6)	Political Regime and Institutions
7)	The Legislative System
8)	Midterm
9)	Executive and the Public Bureaucracy
10)	Elections and Voting Behaviour
11)	Political Parties and Party Systems in Turkey
12)	Interest Groups and Civil Society
13)	Political Economy
14)	Social Mobilization and Political Participation
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Erik J. Zürcher. Turkey A Modern History /3rd edition). I.B Tauris: London and New York, 2004.
References:	Şerif Mardin, “Center-Periphery Relations: a Key to Turkish Politics,” Daedalus 102:1973. (http://homes.ieu.edu.tr/aakan/center-periphery-relations.pdf)

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	3	2
Program Outcomes
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations	4
2)	Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework	4
3)	Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects	4
4)	Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies	4
5)	Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.	5
6)	To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies	4
7)	Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities	3
8)	To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.	3
9)	To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.	4
10)	Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.	3
11)	Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.	4

Assessment & Grading

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