Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali Resül USUL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to give students an overview of the main actors, dynamics, continuity and changing elements of Turkish foreign policy, and its interaction with world politics between 1980-2023. There are three periods in this period: 1980-1990, 1991-2001, 2002-2023. Turkish foreign policy towards great powers, neighbouring states, and regional powers will be analysed. The continuities and changes in Turkish international policy as well as the influence of the global system on Turkish foreign policy are examined as well. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1:Introduction,Week 2: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkish foreign policy after the coup d’etat,Week 3: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkey’s relations with the European Community ,Week 4: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkish foreign policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries,Week 5: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkey and the Middle East & Relations with the Soviet Union,Week 6: Period II: 1991-2001 - The end of the Cold War and its impact on Turkish foreign policy ,Week 7: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the USA ,Week 8: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the European Union ,Week 9: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries,Week 10: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkish foreign policy towards Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia,Week 11: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s relations with the Middle Eastern countries,Week 12: Period III: JDP’s foreign policy after 2002,Week 13: Simulation,Week 14: Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| -Students analyse the main dynamics of Turkish foreign policy since 1980. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students examine the impact of the end of the Cold War on Turkey's international relations. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -Students explore the main developments in Turkish foreign policy from a conceptual and theoretical perspective. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -Students shed light on the impact of the agency in Turkey's global ties. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1:Introduction | |
| 2 | Week 2: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkish foreign policy after the coup d’etat | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, London, Routledge, 2013, p. 118-131. |
| 3 | Week 3: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkey’s relations with the European Community | Baskın Oran (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy 1919-2006. Facts and Analysis with Documents, trans. by Mustafa Akşin, Salt Lake City, The University of Utah Press, p. 569-580. |
| 4 | Week 4: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkish foreign policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries | Oran (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy, p. 581-593, 623-631. |
| 5 | Week 5: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkey and the Middle East & Relations with the Soviet Union | Oran (Hrsg.), Turkish Foreign Policy, p. 595-622. |
| 6 | Week 6: Period II: 1991-2001 - The end of the Cold War and its impact on Turkish foreign policy | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 135-157 |
| 7 | Week 7: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the USA | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 158-165. |
| 8 | Week 8: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the European Union | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 174-187. |
| 9 | Week 9: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 194-206. |
| 10 | Week 10: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkish foreign policy towards Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 207-225. |
| 11 | Week 11: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s relations with the Middle Eastern countries | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 226-242. Behlül Özkan, “Relations between Turkey and Syria in the 1980’s and 1990’s: Political Islam, Muslim Brotherhood and Intelligence Wars”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, Vol. 16, No 2, 2019, S. 5-25. (https://uidergisi.com.tr/yazilar/1980-ve-1990%E2%80%99larda-turkiye-ve-suriye-arasindaki-iliskiler-siyasi-islam-musluman-kardesler-ve-istihbarat-savaslari) |
| 12 | Week 12: Period III: JDP’s foreign policy after 2002 | Ziya Öniş and Mustafa Kutlay, “The dynamics of emerging middle-power influence in regional and global governance: the paradoxical case of Turkey”, Australian Journal of International Affairs, 2017, Vol. 71, No 2, p. 164-183. |
| 13 | Week 13: Simulation | |
| 14 | Week 14: Presentations |
| Resources |
| Textbooks: William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, London, Routledge, 2013 Baskın Oran (Hrsg.), Turkish Foreign Policy 1919-2006. Facts and Analysis with Documents, trans. By Mustafa Akşin, Salt Lake City, The University of Utah Press Recommended Books: Baskın Oran (der.), Türk Dış Politikası, Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cilt II: 1980-2001, İstanbul, İletişim, 2001. Baskın Oran (der.), Türk Dış Politikası, Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cilt III: 2001-2012, İstanbul, İletişim, 2013. Pınar Gözen Ercan (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy, Palgrave, 2017, S. 63-82. İlhan Uzgel, Ulusal Çıkar ve Dış Politika, Ankara, İmge, 2004. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURKISH FOREIGN POLICY II | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali Resül USUL |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to give students an overview of the main actors, dynamics, continuity and changing elements of Turkish foreign policy, and its interaction with world politics between 1980-2023. There are three periods in this period: 1980-1990, 1991-2001, 2002-2023. Turkish foreign policy towards great powers, neighbouring states, and regional powers will be analysed. The continuities and changes in Turkish international policy as well as the influence of the global system on Turkish foreign policy are examined as well. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Week 1:Introduction,Week 2: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkish foreign policy after the coup d’etat,Week 3: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkey’s relations with the European Community ,Week 4: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkish foreign policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries,Week 5: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkey and the Middle East & Relations with the Soviet Union,Week 6: Period II: 1991-2001 - The end of the Cold War and its impact on Turkish foreign policy ,Week 7: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the USA ,Week 8: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the European Union ,Week 9: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries,Week 10: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkish foreign policy towards Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia,Week 11: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s relations with the Middle Eastern countries,Week 12: Period III: JDP’s foreign policy after 2002,Week 13: Simulation,Week 14: Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| -Students analyse the main dynamics of Turkish foreign policy since 1980. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| - Students examine the impact of the end of the Cold War on Turkey's international relations. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -Students explore the main developments in Turkish foreign policy from a conceptual and theoretical perspective. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| -Students shed light on the impact of the agency in Turkey's global ties. | 10, 16, 19, 4, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1:Introduction | |
| 2 | Week 2: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkish foreign policy after the coup d’etat | William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, London, Routledge, 2013, p. 118-131. |
| 3 | Week 3: Period I: 1980-1990 – Turkey’s relations with the European Community | Baskın Oran (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy 1919-2006. Facts and Analysis with Documents, trans. by Mustafa Akşin, Salt Lake City, The University of Utah Press, p. 569-580. |
| 4 | Week 4: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkish foreign policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries | Oran (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy, p. 581-593, 623-631. |
| 5 | Week 5: Period I: 1980-1990- Turkey and the Middle East & Relations with the Soviet Union | Oran (Hrsg.), Turkish Foreign Policy, p. 595-622. |
| 6 | Week 6: Period II: 1991-2001 - The end of the Cold War and its impact on Turkish foreign policy | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 135-157 |
| 7 | Week 7: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the USA | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 158-165. |
| 8 | Week 8: Period II: 1991-2001 - Turkey’s relations with the European Union | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 174-187. |
| 9 | Week 9: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s policy towards Greece, Cyprus and Balkan countries | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 194-206. |
| 10 | Week 10: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkish foreign policy towards Russia, Caucasus and Central Asia | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 207-225. |
| 11 | Week 11: Period II: 1991-2001 – Turkey’s relations with the Middle Eastern countries | Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, p. 226-242. Behlül Özkan, “Relations between Turkey and Syria in the 1980’s and 1990’s: Political Islam, Muslim Brotherhood and Intelligence Wars”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, Vol. 16, No 2, 2019, S. 5-25. (https://uidergisi.com.tr/yazilar/1980-ve-1990%E2%80%99larda-turkiye-ve-suriye-arasindaki-iliskiler-siyasi-islam-musluman-kardesler-ve-istihbarat-savaslari) |
| 12 | Week 12: Period III: JDP’s foreign policy after 2002 | Ziya Öniş and Mustafa Kutlay, “The dynamics of emerging middle-power influence in regional and global governance: the paradoxical case of Turkey”, Australian Journal of International Affairs, 2017, Vol. 71, No 2, p. 164-183. |
| 13 | Week 13: Simulation | |
| 14 | Week 14: Presentations |
| Resources |
| Textbooks: William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, London, Routledge, 2013 Baskın Oran (Hrsg.), Turkish Foreign Policy 1919-2006. Facts and Analysis with Documents, trans. By Mustafa Akşin, Salt Lake City, The University of Utah Press Recommended Books: Baskın Oran (der.), Türk Dış Politikası, Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cilt II: 1980-2001, İstanbul, İletişim, 2001. Baskın Oran (der.), Türk Dış Politikası, Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar, Cilt III: 2001-2012, İstanbul, İletişim, 2013. Pınar Gözen Ercan (ed.), Turkish Foreign Policy, Palgrave, 2017, S. 63-82. İlhan Uzgel, Ulusal Çıkar ve Dış Politika, Ankara, İmge, 2004. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | ||||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | ||||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | ||||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | ||||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | ||||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | ||||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | ||||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | ||||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |