The aim of this course is to elucidate 1) the significance of the Middle East region, 2) the issues in the region from past to today and 3) the essentials of Turkish foreign policy for Middle East.
Course Content
This course contains; Intro: Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 1,Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 2,Water Conflict in the Middle East,The Middle East and Petroleum,Competition and Conflict of the Great Powers in the Middle East: Diplomatic and Strategic Dimensions,The Question of Palestine,Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East,Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East II,The Arab Spring,Turkiye and the Middle East - Political Relations,Actors in the Middle East,Non-State Actors in the Middle East,The Gulf Region,Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
This course tackles with the political, economic and social development of the Middle East.
10, 16, 9
A
The participant gains the skill on the analysis of the cardinal issues of the region.
10, 9
A, G
The participant gains the skill on the reciprocal relations of Turkiye and the Middle East.
10, 13, 9
A, G
The participant gains knowledge about the concept of the Middle East and the strategic importance of the region.
10, 9
A, G
The participant develops the ability to understand and compare different experiences in the region.
10, 9
A, G
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Intro: Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 1
Relevant reading pack
2
Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 2
Relevant reading pack
3
Water Conflict in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
4
The Middle East and Petroleum
Relevant reading pack
5
Competition and Conflict of the Great Powers in the Middle East: Diplomatic and Strategic Dimensions
Relevant reading pack
6
The Question of Palestine
Relevant reading pack
7
Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
8
Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East II
Relevant reading pack
9
The Arab Spring
Relevant reading pack
10
Turkiye and the Middle East - Political Relations
Relevant reading pack
11
Actors in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
12
Non-State Actors in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
13
The Gulf Region
Relevant reading pack
14
Discussion
Resources
MEHMET ŞAHIN ORTA DOĞU:AKTÖRLER UNSURLAR SISTEMLER, KOPERNIK KITAP, 2019
DAVUT DURSUN, TAYYAR ARI, ORTA DOĞUDA SİYASET, ANADOLU UNİVERSİTY, 2013.
VEYSEL KURT ORTADOĞUDA ORDU VE SİYASET, YAYINEVİ SETA, 2017.
CLEVELAND, WİLLİAM L. & MARTİN BUNTON, A HİSTORY OF THE MODERN MİDDLE
EAST, (BOULDER, CO.: WESTVİEW, 2009)
FRED HALLİDAY, THE MİDDLE EAST İN INTERNATİONAL RELATİONS POWER, POLİTİCS AND IDEOLOGY, CAMBRİDGE UNİVERSİTY PRESS, 2012
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
7
1
7
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
5
35
General Exam
14
8
112
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
196
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(196/30)
7
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
7
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Şit Tufan BUZPINAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to elucidate 1) the significance of the Middle East region, 2) the issues in the region from past to today and 3) the essentials of Turkish foreign policy for Middle East.
Course Content
This course contains; Intro: Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 1,Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 2,Water Conflict in the Middle East,The Middle East and Petroleum,Competition and Conflict of the Great Powers in the Middle East: Diplomatic and Strategic Dimensions,The Question of Palestine,Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East,Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East II,The Arab Spring,Turkiye and the Middle East - Political Relations,Actors in the Middle East,Non-State Actors in the Middle East,The Gulf Region,Discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
This course tackles with the political, economic and social development of the Middle East.
10, 16, 9
A
The participant gains the skill on the analysis of the cardinal issues of the region.
10, 9
A, G
The participant gains the skill on the reciprocal relations of Turkiye and the Middle East.
10, 13, 9
A, G
The participant gains knowledge about the concept of the Middle East and the strategic importance of the region.
10, 9
A, G
The participant develops the ability to understand and compare different experiences in the region.
10, 9
A, G
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Intro: Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 1
Relevant reading pack
2
Political, Economic and Social History of the Middle East - 2
Relevant reading pack
3
Water Conflict in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
4
The Middle East and Petroleum
Relevant reading pack
5
Competition and Conflict of the Great Powers in the Middle East: Diplomatic and Strategic Dimensions
Relevant reading pack
6
The Question of Palestine
Relevant reading pack
7
Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
8
Historical and Current Problems in the Middle East II
Relevant reading pack
9
The Arab Spring
Relevant reading pack
10
Turkiye and the Middle East - Political Relations
Relevant reading pack
11
Actors in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
12
Non-State Actors in the Middle East
Relevant reading pack
13
The Gulf Region
Relevant reading pack
14
Discussion
Resources
MEHMET ŞAHIN ORTA DOĞU:AKTÖRLER UNSURLAR SISTEMLER, KOPERNIK KITAP, 2019
DAVUT DURSUN, TAYYAR ARI, ORTA DOĞUDA SİYASET, ANADOLU UNİVERSİTY, 2013.
VEYSEL KURT ORTADOĞUDA ORDU VE SİYASET, YAYINEVİ SETA, 2017.
CLEVELAND, WİLLİAM L. & MARTİN BUNTON, A HİSTORY OF THE MODERN MİDDLE
EAST, (BOULDER, CO.: WESTVİEW, 2009)
FRED HALLİDAY, THE MİDDLE EAST İN INTERNATİONAL RELATİONS POWER, POLİTİCS AND IDEOLOGY, CAMBRİDGE UNİVERSİTY PRESS, 2012
