Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL LIFE in TURKEY II | SKY3249940 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 16:30-17:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To discuss the current debates about political life in Turkey within the framework of thematic issues on the basis of theoretical background, and to ensure the acquisition of an analytical approach to interpret current political developments. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Modernization,Opposition, Intellectuals and Democracy,Individual & Group Liberties,Kurdish Question and Peace Initiatives ,(Secular) Turkish Nationalism,Discussion,Political Parties - Alliance Politics I,Political parties - Alliance Politics II,Feasibility for a New Constitution(-Making) ?,Separation of Powers,Public Service: Old Fears and New Politics – Timeless Debates: Will Turkey Be Back to Her Past? Does Civil Service Have a Religion or Belief?,Authoritarianism and Post-Modern Era: Where does Authoritarianism Begin? ,Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.To learn the intellectual and historical dynamics of political culture in Turkey. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.To learn the main debates about the electoral system and political party system in Turkey. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. To analyze the main stages of civil society and politics relations in Turkey. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Discussing political change in Turkey on the basis of groups and interests | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. To learn the phases of Turkey's constitutional politics and the main approaches on the subject. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Discussing the political change in Turkey after 2002 at the level of actors and institutions. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Modernization | Niyazi Berkes, Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma Olgusu (içinde: Sarıbay & Kalaycıoğlu) |
| 3 | Opposition, Intellectuals and Democracy | Şerif Mardin, “Aydınlarımız ve Tenkid – Tarihi Bir İzah Denemesi”, Türkiye’de Din ve Siyaset – Makaleler 3, İletişim Yay, 2017, ss. 291-6. Şehbenderzade Filibeli Ahmed Hilmi, “1. Bölüm”, Muhalefetin İflası, Nehir Yay., 1991, ss. 17-40. (İlk 5 syf zorunlu okuma olacak) |
| 4 | Individual & Group Liberties | Mete Tunçay, “Türk Siyasal Düşüncesinin Son Yüz Yılında Üç Ana Yönelimin Ortak Çıkmazı: Dogmatizm”, Eleştirel Tarih Yazıları, Liberte Yay, 2012, ss.16-22. Abdurrahman Babacan, “Sistemik Bir İmtiyazlılık Meselesi Olarak Boğaziçi”, Kriter Dergi, Şubat 2021, https://kriterdergi.com/yazar/abdurrahman-babacan/sistemik-bir-imtiyazlilik-meselesi-olarak-bogazici . |
| 5 | Kurdish Question and Peace Initiatives | Ali Bayramoğlu, “Kürt Siyasetinde İpler Gerilirken”, Democratic Progress Institute, 2016, https://www.democraticprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ali-bayramoglu-assessment-in-Turkish-.pdf , ss. 1-12. Ömer Baykal, “Kürt Meselesini Çözmek İçin Devlet Partisi İnisiyatif Alırsa…”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/kurt-meselesini-cozmek-icin-devlet-partisi-inisiyatif-alirsa/ |
| 6 | (Secular) Turkish Nationalism | F. Kentel & M Ahıska & F Genç, “II. Türk Olmanın Binbir Şekli”, Milletin Bölünmez Bütünlüğü, Tesev Yayınları, 2009, ss. 41-73. Etyen Mahçupyan, “Hangi Milliyetçilik?” ve “Cumhuriyet’in Zihniyeti: Kopuş, Süreklilik ve Tıkanma”, İçimizdeki Öteki, İletişim Yay, 2005, ss. 97-112 ve ss. 228-46. |
| 7 | Discussion | - |
| 8 | Political Parties - Alliance Politics I | Tanju Tosun, “Yeni Dönem Siyaseti: İttifaklar”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/yeni-donem-siyaseti-ittifaklar/ Hatem Ete, “İttifak Siyaseti: İmkan mı Açmaz mı?”, Perpsektif Online, 08.10.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/ittifak-siyaseti-imkan-mi-acmaz-mi/ . |
| 9 | Political parties - Alliance Politics II | Hüseyin Alptekin, “Siyasette Aktörler, Tutumlar ve İttifak Senaryoları”, Kriter Dergi, 01.02.2021, https://kriterdergi.com/millet-ittifaki/siyasette-aktorler-tutumlar-ve-ittifak-senaryolari . Fuat Keyman, “İttifak Siyaseti”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/ittifak-siyaseti/ Vahap Coşkun, “HDP: Yüzleşme ve İnşa”, Perspektif Online, 30.04.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/hdp-yuzlesme-ve-insa/ . |
| 10 | Feasibility for a New Constitution(-Making) ? | Ergun Özbudun & Ömer Faruk Gençkaya, “Türkiye’de Anayasa Yapımının Tarihçesi”, Türkiye’de Demokratikleşme ve Anayasa Yapımı Politikası, Doğan Kitap (2010), ss. 11-36. TBMM Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu: Dört Partinin Anayasa Önerisi |
| 11 | Separation of Powers | Cemil Oktay, “Yargı Açısından Kuvvetler Ayrılığı ve Siyasal Kültür”, Siyaset Yazıları, Der Yay., ss. 51-77. Atilla Yayla, “Anayasa ve Devletin Sınırlanması”, Liberal Düşünce, 2012, ss. 9-11. Levent Köker, “Türkiye'de Demokrasi'nin 'Dünü, Bugünü ve Yarını', Türkiye Günlüğü Dergisi, Sayı:13, 1990, ss. 91-99. |
| 12 | Public Service: Old Fears and New Politics – Timeless Debates: Will Turkey Be Back to Her Past? Does Civil Service Have a Religion or Belief? | BB Özipek, “Türkiye’de Devlet ve Dindarlık: Din-Devlet İlişkilerinin Dönüşümü”. İsmail Kara, “Giriş: Din İle Olmuyor Dinsiz De Olmuyor!”, Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi’nde Bir Mesele Olarak İslam, Dergah Yay, 2019, ss. 13-40. İsmail Kara, “Türkiye’de Ahlak Vurgusu Güçlüm Olmadığı İçin Hukuk Fikri de Gelişmedi”, Perspektif.Online, 18.10.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/turkiyede-ahlak-vurgusu-guclu-olmadigi-icin-hukuk-fikri-de-gelismedi/ |
| 13 | Authoritarianism and Post-Modern Era: Where does Authoritarianism Begin? | Emre Erdoğan Pınar Uyan-Semerci Hakikat Sonrası Tartışmalarının Gerçek Olmayan Varsayımlarını Ele Almak: Akıl, Bilim ve Demokrasi Karşıtlığı HS Atalay Hakikatin Önemini Yitirmesi ve Gündelik Hayatın Hoyratlaşan Dili |
| 14 | Discussion | - |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 14 | 7 | 98 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 175 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL LIFE in TURKEY II | SKY3249940 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 14:30-15:15 Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 16:30-17:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Halime Safiye ATALAY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To discuss the current debates about political life in Turkey within the framework of thematic issues on the basis of theoretical background, and to ensure the acquisition of an analytical approach to interpret current political developments. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Modernization,Opposition, Intellectuals and Democracy,Individual & Group Liberties,Kurdish Question and Peace Initiatives ,(Secular) Turkish Nationalism,Discussion,Political Parties - Alliance Politics I,Political parties - Alliance Politics II,Feasibility for a New Constitution(-Making) ?,Separation of Powers,Public Service: Old Fears and New Politics – Timeless Debates: Will Turkey Be Back to Her Past? Does Civil Service Have a Religion or Belief?,Authoritarianism and Post-Modern Era: Where does Authoritarianism Begin? ,Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.To learn the intellectual and historical dynamics of political culture in Turkey. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.To learn the main debates about the electoral system and political party system in Turkey. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. To analyze the main stages of civil society and politics relations in Turkey. | 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Discussing political change in Turkey on the basis of groups and interests | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. To learn the phases of Turkey's constitutional politics and the main approaches on the subject. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Discussing the political change in Turkey after 2002 at the level of actors and institutions. |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Modernization | Niyazi Berkes, Türkiye’de Çağdaşlaşma Olgusu (içinde: Sarıbay & Kalaycıoğlu) |
| 3 | Opposition, Intellectuals and Democracy | Şerif Mardin, “Aydınlarımız ve Tenkid – Tarihi Bir İzah Denemesi”, Türkiye’de Din ve Siyaset – Makaleler 3, İletişim Yay, 2017, ss. 291-6. Şehbenderzade Filibeli Ahmed Hilmi, “1. Bölüm”, Muhalefetin İflası, Nehir Yay., 1991, ss. 17-40. (İlk 5 syf zorunlu okuma olacak) |
| 4 | Individual & Group Liberties | Mete Tunçay, “Türk Siyasal Düşüncesinin Son Yüz Yılında Üç Ana Yönelimin Ortak Çıkmazı: Dogmatizm”, Eleştirel Tarih Yazıları, Liberte Yay, 2012, ss.16-22. Abdurrahman Babacan, “Sistemik Bir İmtiyazlılık Meselesi Olarak Boğaziçi”, Kriter Dergi, Şubat 2021, https://kriterdergi.com/yazar/abdurrahman-babacan/sistemik-bir-imtiyazlilik-meselesi-olarak-bogazici . |
| 5 | Kurdish Question and Peace Initiatives | Ali Bayramoğlu, “Kürt Siyasetinde İpler Gerilirken”, Democratic Progress Institute, 2016, https://www.democraticprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ali-bayramoglu-assessment-in-Turkish-.pdf , ss. 1-12. Ömer Baykal, “Kürt Meselesini Çözmek İçin Devlet Partisi İnisiyatif Alırsa…”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/kurt-meselesini-cozmek-icin-devlet-partisi-inisiyatif-alirsa/ |
| 6 | (Secular) Turkish Nationalism | F. Kentel & M Ahıska & F Genç, “II. Türk Olmanın Binbir Şekli”, Milletin Bölünmez Bütünlüğü, Tesev Yayınları, 2009, ss. 41-73. Etyen Mahçupyan, “Hangi Milliyetçilik?” ve “Cumhuriyet’in Zihniyeti: Kopuş, Süreklilik ve Tıkanma”, İçimizdeki Öteki, İletişim Yay, 2005, ss. 97-112 ve ss. 228-46. |
| 7 | Discussion | - |
| 8 | Political Parties - Alliance Politics I | Tanju Tosun, “Yeni Dönem Siyaseti: İttifaklar”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/yeni-donem-siyaseti-ittifaklar/ Hatem Ete, “İttifak Siyaseti: İmkan mı Açmaz mı?”, Perpsektif Online, 08.10.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/ittifak-siyaseti-imkan-mi-acmaz-mi/ . |
| 9 | Political parties - Alliance Politics II | Hüseyin Alptekin, “Siyasette Aktörler, Tutumlar ve İttifak Senaryoları”, Kriter Dergi, 01.02.2021, https://kriterdergi.com/millet-ittifaki/siyasette-aktorler-tutumlar-ve-ittifak-senaryolari . Fuat Keyman, “İttifak Siyaseti”, Perspektif Online, https://www.perspektif.online/ittifak-siyaseti/ Vahap Coşkun, “HDP: Yüzleşme ve İnşa”, Perspektif Online, 30.04.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/hdp-yuzlesme-ve-insa/ . |
| 10 | Feasibility for a New Constitution(-Making) ? | Ergun Özbudun & Ömer Faruk Gençkaya, “Türkiye’de Anayasa Yapımının Tarihçesi”, Türkiye’de Demokratikleşme ve Anayasa Yapımı Politikası, Doğan Kitap (2010), ss. 11-36. TBMM Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu: Dört Partinin Anayasa Önerisi |
| 11 | Separation of Powers | Cemil Oktay, “Yargı Açısından Kuvvetler Ayrılığı ve Siyasal Kültür”, Siyaset Yazıları, Der Yay., ss. 51-77. Atilla Yayla, “Anayasa ve Devletin Sınırlanması”, Liberal Düşünce, 2012, ss. 9-11. Levent Köker, “Türkiye'de Demokrasi'nin 'Dünü, Bugünü ve Yarını', Türkiye Günlüğü Dergisi, Sayı:13, 1990, ss. 91-99. |
| 12 | Public Service: Old Fears and New Politics – Timeless Debates: Will Turkey Be Back to Her Past? Does Civil Service Have a Religion or Belief? | BB Özipek, “Türkiye’de Devlet ve Dindarlık: Din-Devlet İlişkilerinin Dönüşümü”. İsmail Kara, “Giriş: Din İle Olmuyor Dinsiz De Olmuyor!”, Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi’nde Bir Mesele Olarak İslam, Dergah Yay, 2019, ss. 13-40. İsmail Kara, “Türkiye’de Ahlak Vurgusu Güçlüm Olmadığı İçin Hukuk Fikri de Gelişmedi”, Perspektif.Online, 18.10.2020, https://www.perspektif.online/turkiyede-ahlak-vurgusu-guclu-olmadigi-icin-hukuk-fikri-de-gelismedi/ |
| 13 | Authoritarianism and Post-Modern Era: Where does Authoritarianism Begin? | Emre Erdoğan Pınar Uyan-Semerci Hakikat Sonrası Tartışmalarının Gerçek Olmayan Varsayımlarını Ele Almak: Akıl, Bilim ve Demokrasi Karşıtlığı HS Atalay Hakikatin Önemini Yitirmesi ve Gündelik Hayatın Hoyratlaşan Dili |
| 14 | Discussion | - |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | ||||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |