ECTS - Regional Studies I
Regional Studies I (KAM451) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Studies I | KAM451 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to examine the structure and phases of the Russian state from the first periods of history. The political and social transformation that emerged with the expansion of the Russian state from the 13th century to the 19th century will be examined, and the great change experienced with the 1917 Russian Revolution and its impact on international politics will be explained. After the establishment of the Soviet Union, the developments in both domestic and foreign politics will be discussed and the process until its collapse will be evaluated in socio-economic and political terms. The establishment of the Russian Federation in the post-Soviet period and important events that could be the subject of national and international politics until today will be mentioned. While all this historical process is being handled, the political and social structures of other states and nations, especially Central Asia and the Balkans, which fall within the borders of the Russian and Soviet states, will be discussed. In short, the aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the development, social, political and economic transformation of the Russian state, starting from ancient times to the present. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The study of the political, historical, economic and military structures of Russia and Central Asia; the study of the political, historical, economic and military structures of Balkans and Central Europe; the study of the political, historical, economic and military structures of North and South America. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Description, Basic Concepts | |
| 2 | The origin of the Slavs and the State of Kievan Rus | Relevant section in resources |
| 3 | Russian state between 14-17. centuries | Relevant section in resources |
| 4 | Russian Empire in the Period of Peter I | Relevant section in resources |
| 5 | Russian Empire in the 19th century | Relevant section in resources |
| 6 | MIDTERM | |
| 7 | Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century | Relevant section in resources |
| 8 | World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution | Relevant section in resources |
| 9 | 1917-1939 Soviet Era | Relevant section in resources |
| 10 | II. Soviet Union in World War II | Relevant section in resources |
| 11 | Soviet Union During the Cold War | Relevant section in resources |
| 12 | Post-Soviet Russian Federation | Relevant section in resources |
| 13 | Presentations | |
| 14 | Presentations |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. - Öğrenciler sınavlarda kitaplardan değil ders notlarından sorumludurlar. Ders notları haftalık olarak Moodle'a yüklenecektir. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Nicholas V. Riasanovsky, Rusya Tarihi: Başlangıçtan Günümüze, İnkılap Tarihi. |
| 3. Geoffery Hosking, Rusya ve Ruslar: Erken Dönemden 21. Yüzyıla, İletişim Yayınevi. | |
| 4. Abraham Ascher, Kısa Rusya Tarihi, Say Yayınları. | |
| 5. Orlando Figes, Nataşa'nın Dansı: Rusya'nın Kültürel Tarihi, İnkılap Yayınevi. | |
| 6. E. H. Carr, Bolşevik Devrimi, Cilt:1-2-3, Metis Yayıncılık. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 15 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 45 |
| Toplam | 4 | 105 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 55 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 45 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | X | ||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | X | ||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | X | ||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | X | ||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | X | ||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | X | ||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||