Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED READINGS on MIDDLE EAST | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Şit Tufan BUZPINAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Şit Tufan BUZPINAR |
| Assistant(s) | There is no TA support. |
| Aim | This course aims to provide graduate students with an advanced knowledge of the formation process of the modern Middle East and the main problems of the region and to be able to negotiate from different perspectives. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Intro to Mid East,The formation of the Modern Midddle East,The competition of the European Great Powers in the Ottoman Middle East,The Modern Middle East in the age of imperialism,The end of the Ottoman order in the Middle East,Christian Zionism and the Palestinian Question,French and British Mandates and the Shaping of the Contemporary Middle East,Advanced Reading 1: Andre Raymond, “French Studies of the Ottoman Empire’s Arab Provinces”. ,Advanced Reading 2: Dror Zeevi, “Back to Napoleon? Thoughts on the Beginning of the Modern Era in the Middle East”,Advanced Reading 3: Albert Hourani “How Should We Write the History of the Middle East?”.,Advanced Reading 4: James Onley, “Britain’s Informal Empire in the Gulf”. ,Advanced Reading 5: Abdul-Rahim Abu-Husayn, “Rebellion, Myth Making and Nation Building: Lebanon from an Ottoman Mountain Iltizam to a Nation State”,Academic Presentations,Academic Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students who follow and successfully complete the course will have reliable information about the formation process of the contemporary Middle East. | ||
| The student who follows and successfully completes the course will have reliable information about the political structure of the contemporary Middle East. | ||
| The students who follow and successfully complete the course will have a sound knowledge about the continuities and differences of the contemporary Middle East. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro to Mid East | |
| 2 | The formation of the Modern Midddle East | |
| 3 | The competition of the European Great Powers in the Ottoman Middle East | |
| 4 | The Modern Middle East in the age of imperialism | |
| 5 | The end of the Ottoman order in the Middle East | |
| 6 | Christian Zionism and the Palestinian Question | |
| 7 | French and British Mandates and the Shaping of the Contemporary Middle East | |
| 8 | Advanced Reading 1: Andre Raymond, “French Studies of the Ottoman Empire’s Arab Provinces”. | |
| 9 | Advanced Reading 2: Dror Zeevi, “Back to Napoleon? Thoughts on the Beginning of the Modern Era in the Middle East” | |
| 10 | Advanced Reading 3: Albert Hourani “How Should We Write the History of the Middle East?”. | |
| 11 | Advanced Reading 4: James Onley, “Britain’s Informal Empire in the Gulf”. | |
| 12 | Advanced Reading 5: Abdul-Rahim Abu-Husayn, “Rebellion, Myth Making and Nation Building: Lebanon from an Ottoman Mountain Iltizam to a Nation State” | |
| 13 | Academic Presentations | |
| 14 | Academic Presentations |
| Resources |
| William L. Cleveland, A History of the Middle East, Westview Press, 2013. Karl Yambert, The Contemporary Middle East, Third Edition, Westview Press, 2013 Albert Hourani, A History of the Arab Peoples, London 1993 Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A History, London 2012. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Ability to critically evaluate the basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political Life and Turkish Foreign Policy. Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge of these models and approaches at an expert level and reach original definitions that will bring innovation. | X | |||||
| 2 | Ability to achieve original results by using the interdisciplinary interaction related to the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have the knowledge and skills to use the models and approaches used in the field of Political Science and International Relations when preparing academic research and projects. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to analyze the similarities and differences between human societies, political systems, states and international organizations with an interdisciplinary approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Having acquired high-level skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Strictly complying with academic ethical rules. Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | X | |||||
| 6 | By independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. | X | |||||
| 7 | By publishing at least one scientific article related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in national and/or international refereed journals and/or producing an original work. Ability to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field through projects and reports or by interpreting existing studies. | ||||||
| 8 | Ability to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research. Ability to develop new ideas and methods that will bring innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations. | ||||||
| 9 | Ability to discuss, make presentations and express oneself professionally and academically within an intellectual framework. Ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing. | ||||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | ||||||
| 11 | To be able to apply the discipline knowledge of Political Science and International Relations to produce solutions using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods. | ||||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | ||||||
| 13 | To have developed empathy towards other communities outside the social environment in which one was raised. Thus, being able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to develop opinions on international and domestic issues and to be competent in interpreting events by exchanging academic information with international academics and students. | ||||||
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED READINGS on MIDDLE EAST | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Şit Tufan BUZPINAR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Şit Tufan BUZPINAR |
| Assistant(s) | There is no TA support. |
| Aim | This course aims to provide graduate students with an advanced knowledge of the formation process of the modern Middle East and the main problems of the region and to be able to negotiate from different perspectives. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Intro to Mid East,The formation of the Modern Midddle East,The competition of the European Great Powers in the Ottoman Middle East,The Modern Middle East in the age of imperialism,The end of the Ottoman order in the Middle East,Christian Zionism and the Palestinian Question,French and British Mandates and the Shaping of the Contemporary Middle East,Advanced Reading 1: Andre Raymond, “French Studies of the Ottoman Empire’s Arab Provinces”. ,Advanced Reading 2: Dror Zeevi, “Back to Napoleon? Thoughts on the Beginning of the Modern Era in the Middle East”,Advanced Reading 3: Albert Hourani “How Should We Write the History of the Middle East?”.,Advanced Reading 4: James Onley, “Britain’s Informal Empire in the Gulf”. ,Advanced Reading 5: Abdul-Rahim Abu-Husayn, “Rebellion, Myth Making and Nation Building: Lebanon from an Ottoman Mountain Iltizam to a Nation State”,Academic Presentations,Academic Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students who follow and successfully complete the course will have reliable information about the formation process of the contemporary Middle East. | ||
| The student who follows and successfully completes the course will have reliable information about the political structure of the contemporary Middle East. | ||
| The students who follow and successfully complete the course will have a sound knowledge about the continuities and differences of the contemporary Middle East. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro to Mid East | |
| 2 | The formation of the Modern Midddle East | |
| 3 | The competition of the European Great Powers in the Ottoman Middle East | |
| 4 | The Modern Middle East in the age of imperialism | |
| 5 | The end of the Ottoman order in the Middle East | |
| 6 | Christian Zionism and the Palestinian Question | |
| 7 | French and British Mandates and the Shaping of the Contemporary Middle East | |
| 8 | Advanced Reading 1: Andre Raymond, “French Studies of the Ottoman Empire’s Arab Provinces”. | |
| 9 | Advanced Reading 2: Dror Zeevi, “Back to Napoleon? Thoughts on the Beginning of the Modern Era in the Middle East” | |
| 10 | Advanced Reading 3: Albert Hourani “How Should We Write the History of the Middle East?”. | |
| 11 | Advanced Reading 4: James Onley, “Britain’s Informal Empire in the Gulf”. | |
| 12 | Advanced Reading 5: Abdul-Rahim Abu-Husayn, “Rebellion, Myth Making and Nation Building: Lebanon from an Ottoman Mountain Iltizam to a Nation State” | |
| 13 | Academic Presentations | |
| 14 | Academic Presentations |
| Resources |
| William L. Cleveland, A History of the Middle East, Westview Press, 2013. Karl Yambert, The Contemporary Middle East, Third Edition, Westview Press, 2013 Albert Hourani, A History of the Arab Peoples, London 1993 Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A History, London 2012. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Ability to critically evaluate the basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political Life and Turkish Foreign Policy. Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge of these models and approaches at an expert level and reach original definitions that will bring innovation. | X | |||||
| 2 | Ability to achieve original results by using the interdisciplinary interaction related to the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have the knowledge and skills to use the models and approaches used in the field of Political Science and International Relations when preparing academic research and projects. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to analyze the similarities and differences between human societies, political systems, states and international organizations with an interdisciplinary approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Having acquired high-level skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Strictly complying with academic ethical rules. Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | X | |||||
| 6 | By independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. | X | |||||
| 7 | By publishing at least one scientific article related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in national and/or international refereed journals and/or producing an original work. Ability to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field through projects and reports or by interpreting existing studies. | ||||||
| 8 | Ability to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research. Ability to develop new ideas and methods that will bring innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations. | ||||||
| 9 | Ability to discuss, make presentations and express oneself professionally and academically within an intellectual framework. Ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing. | ||||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | ||||||
| 11 | To be able to apply the discipline knowledge of Political Science and International Relations to produce solutions using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods. | ||||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | ||||||
| 13 | To have developed empathy towards other communities outside the social environment in which one was raised. Thus, being able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to develop opinions on international and domestic issues and to be competent in interpreting events by exchanging academic information with international academics and students. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |