ECTS - Regional Studies II
Regional Studies II (KAM452) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Regional Studies II | KAM452 | 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, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to examine the phases and structure of Central Asian and Caucasian states and peoples since the first periods of history. The political and social transformation of the Central Asian and Caucasian states from the 19th century to the present will be examined, and the change they have experienced after great wars and important political events will be discussed. In addition, the effect of this change on international politics will be explained. After the establishment of the Soviet Union, the phases these countries went through and the important events that could be the subject of national and international politics from the post-Soviet period to the present will be analyzed. In addition, the historical and current dimensions of the relations of the Central Asian and Caucasian states with Turkey will also be the subject of the course. In short, the aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the development of the Central Asian and Caucasian states and their transformations in social, political, foreign policy and economic issues in the process from history 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 the Black Sea and the Caucasus region; the study of the political, historical, economic and military structures of the Middle East region; the study of the political, historical, economic and military structures of the Far East and South Asia region; the study of the political, historical, economic and military structure of the Africa. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course, Main Concepts | |
| 2 | Political History of Central Asia and the Caucasus | |
| 3 | Turkey-Soviet Union Relations in Cold War Era | |
| 4 | Russia's Central Asian and CIS Policies | |
| 5 | Political and Economic Structures and Foreign Policies of the Caucasus and Central Asian Countries | |
| 6 | MIDTERM | |
| 7 | Relations between Turkey-South Caucasus Countries | Relevant section in resources |
| 8 | Relations between Turkey and Central Asian States | Relevant section in resources |
| 9 | Regional Disputes in Central Asia and the Caucasus | Relevant section in resources |
| 10 | Article analysis - 1 | |
| 11 | Article analysis - 2 | |
| 12 | Presentation week - 1 | |
| 13 | Presentation week - 2 | |
| 14 | Evaluation |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Moodle'a Yüklenen Haftalık Ders Notları |
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| Other Sources | 2. Barthold, W., Orta Asya Türk Tarihi Hakkında Dersler, Ankara: TTK, 2006. |
| 3. Barthold, W., Kafkasya ve Doğu Avrupa Tarihi, İstanbul: Pınar, 2021. | |
| 4. Memmedli, M. (ed.), Rus Dış Politikasında Orta Asya ve Kafkasya, Ankara: Nobel, 2021. | |
| 5. Erbay, Muhammet, Aslan, Mahmut Mert, “Türkiye ile Orta Asya Türk Devletleri Arasındaki | |
| 6. Kültürel İletişimin Bugünkü ve Gelecekteki Durumuna Yönelik Bir Değerlendirme”, Tarihin Peşinde Uluslararası Tarih ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, S. 27, (2022), 76-83. | |
| 7. Yiğit, Y., Durmuş, M. (2021). Rekabetten İş Birliğine: Türkiyenin 1991-2001 Yılları Arasındaki Orta Asya Politikası Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme. Medeniyet Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(1), 215-232. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| 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 | ||||
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| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||