Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED READINGS in TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY COMPARATIVE POLITICS | - | Spring 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 | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to teach students the fundamental principles of Turkish Foreign Policy by integrating them with current international issues. Students will enhance their ability to understand global developments, evaluate Turkey's current foreign policy strategies, and generate solutions for future diplomatic challenges through engaging with both current issues and Turkish Foreign Policy. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The New World Order After the Cold War and Turkey: 1990-2002,Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part I),Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part II),Turkey-EU Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-US Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-Russia Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-China Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-Central Asia Relations: Current Issues,Turkey- Middle East Relations: Current Issues,Turkey and Climate Change,Turkey and Energy Security,Turkey and Humanitarian Intervention,Turkey and international law,General Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students acquire the ability to generate solutions for future diplomatic challenges and, in this context, enhance their strategic thinking skills. | ||
| Students comprehend the history and fundamental principles of Turkish Foreign Policy and relate these principles to current international events. | ||
| Through analyses conducted on current issues and Turkish Foreign Policy documents, students gather information and critically assess existing knowledge. | ||
| Students evaluate significant events worldwide and understand global developments. | ||
| Students evaluate Turkey's current foreign policy strategies and analyze the impacts of these strategies. | ||
| Students develop a comprehensive understanding of Turkish Foreign Policy by acquiring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New World Order After the Cold War and Turkey: 1990-2002 | |
| 2 | Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part I) | |
| 3 | Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part II) | |
| 4 | Turkey-EU Relations: Current Issues | |
| 5 | Turkey-US Relations: Current Issues | |
| 6 | Turkey-Russia Relations: Current Issues | |
| 7 | Turkey-China Relations: Current Issues | |
| 8 | Turkey-Central Asia Relations: Current Issues | |
| 9 | Turkey- Middle East Relations: Current Issues | |
| 10 | Turkey and Climate Change | |
| 11 | Turkey and Energy Security | |
| 12 | Turkey and Humanitarian Intervention | |
| 13 | Turkey and international law | |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
| Resources |
| Hale, William, Türk Dış Politikası: 1774-2000, Çev. Petek Demir, İstanbul, Mozaik, 2003. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. I: 1919-1980, İstanbul, İletişim, 2004. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. II: 1980-1990, İstanbul, İletişim, 2001. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. III, İstanbul, İletişim 2016. Sever, Ayşegül, Soğuk Savaş Kuşatmasında Türkiye, Batı ve Orta Doğu: 1945-1958, İstanbul, Boyut Kitapları, 1997. |
| SANDER, O. (2002). Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşı’ndan Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar. C, 1, 1919-1980. Doğru, S. (2013). Türk Boğazları’nın hukuki statüsü: Sevr ve Lozan’dan Montrö’ye geçiş. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(2), 123-169. Aydın, M., & Erhan, Ç. (Eds.). (2004). Turkish-American relations: Past, present and future. Psychology Press. Aydin, M. (2013). Determinants of Turkish foreign policy: Historical framework and traditional inputs. In Seventy-five years of the Turkish Republic (pp. 152-186). Routledge. Tocci, N. (2020). Turkey and the European Union: Scenarios for 2023 (FEUTURE Background Paper). Aydın-Düzgit, S., & Tocci, N. (2015). Turkey and the European Union. London and New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Hale, W. (2012). Turkey and its Neighbors: Foreign Relations in Transition. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
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 | 4 | 5 | 20 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 4 | 5 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 8 | 10 | 80 | |||
| General Exam | 8 | 10 | 80 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 242 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(242/30) | 8 | |||||
| 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 in TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY COMPARATIVE POLITICS | - | Spring 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 | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to teach students the fundamental principles of Turkish Foreign Policy by integrating them with current international issues. Students will enhance their ability to understand global developments, evaluate Turkey's current foreign policy strategies, and generate solutions for future diplomatic challenges through engaging with both current issues and Turkish Foreign Policy. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The New World Order After the Cold War and Turkey: 1990-2002,Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part I),Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part II),Turkey-EU Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-US Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-Russia Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-China Relations: Current Issues,Turkey-Central Asia Relations: Current Issues,Turkey- Middle East Relations: Current Issues,Turkey and Climate Change,Turkey and Energy Security,Turkey and Humanitarian Intervention,Turkey and international law,General Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students acquire the ability to generate solutions for future diplomatic challenges and, in this context, enhance their strategic thinking skills. | ||
| Students comprehend the history and fundamental principles of Turkish Foreign Policy and relate these principles to current international events. | ||
| Through analyses conducted on current issues and Turkish Foreign Policy documents, students gather information and critically assess existing knowledge. | ||
| Students evaluate significant events worldwide and understand global developments. | ||
| Students evaluate Turkey's current foreign policy strategies and analyze the impacts of these strategies. | ||
| Students develop a comprehensive understanding of Turkish Foreign Policy by acquiring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New World Order After the Cold War and Turkey: 1990-2002 | |
| 2 | Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part I) | |
| 3 | Turkish Foreign Policy in the AKP Era (Part II) | |
| 4 | Turkey-EU Relations: Current Issues | |
| 5 | Turkey-US Relations: Current Issues | |
| 6 | Turkey-Russia Relations: Current Issues | |
| 7 | Turkey-China Relations: Current Issues | |
| 8 | Turkey-Central Asia Relations: Current Issues | |
| 9 | Turkey- Middle East Relations: Current Issues | |
| 10 | Turkey and Climate Change | |
| 11 | Turkey and Energy Security | |
| 12 | Turkey and Humanitarian Intervention | |
| 13 | Turkey and international law | |
| 14 | General Evaluation |
| Resources |
| Hale, William, Türk Dış Politikası: 1774-2000, Çev. Petek Demir, İstanbul, Mozaik, 2003. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. I: 1919-1980, İstanbul, İletişim, 2004. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. II: 1980-1990, İstanbul, İletişim, 2001. Oran, Baskın (ed.), Türk Dış Politikası, C. III, İstanbul, İletişim 2016. Sever, Ayşegül, Soğuk Savaş Kuşatmasında Türkiye, Batı ve Orta Doğu: 1945-1958, İstanbul, Boyut Kitapları, 1997. |
| SANDER, O. (2002). Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşı’ndan Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar. C, 1, 1919-1980. Doğru, S. (2013). Türk Boğazları’nın hukuki statüsü: Sevr ve Lozan’dan Montrö’ye geçiş. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(2), 123-169. Aydın, M., & Erhan, Ç. (Eds.). (2004). Turkish-American relations: Past, present and future. Psychology Press. Aydin, M. (2013). Determinants of Turkish foreign policy: Historical framework and traditional inputs. In Seventy-five years of the Turkish Republic (pp. 152-186). Routledge. Tocci, N. (2020). Turkey and the European Union: Scenarios for 2023 (FEUTURE Background Paper). Aydın-Düzgit, S., & Tocci, N. (2015). Turkey and the European Union. London and New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Hale, W. (2012). Turkey and its Neighbors: Foreign Relations in Transition. |
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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |