ECTS - Politicial and Social Structure of Turkey

Politicial and Social Structure of Turkey (PR440) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Politicial and Social Structure of Turkey PR440 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
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 Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ilgar Seyidov
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course presents an introduction to and a broad survey of the social structure in Turkey. We examine a series of provocative attempts by various scholars to make sense of some important political and social issues that the peoples of Turkey have grappled with during the Republican era.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To become familiar with a selection of concepts related to Turkish social structure
  • To gain an understanding of the basic dynamics in Turkish society
  • To gain knowledge of the basic presuppositions underlying the political and social processes in Turkey
  • To learn about the history of politics and governments in Turkey
  • To develop a general knowledge base and perspective about the subject
Course Content This course will focus on the controversial and salient areas of Turkey's social structure. Accordingly the course will start with the basics of social structure in general. Then our focus will shift to the societal and political forces at work in Turkey. After that we will concentrate on various interrelated concepts of Turkish politics and societ

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the course.
2 The Legacy of Twentieth Century The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 1
3 Political Crises and Management The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 3 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 3
4 Nationalism The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 4 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 4
5 Political Islam The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 5 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 5
6 Politics of Fascism The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 6 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 6
7 Socialist and Communist Movement in Turkey The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 7 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 7
8 Midterm
9 Discourses on Democracy The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 8 The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 8
10 Discourses on Democracy The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 8
11 Turkey and the EU The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 9
12 The Cyprus Problem The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 10
13 Welfare Regime in Turkey The Ravages of Neo-Liberalism: Economy, Society and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Neşecan Balkan and Sungur Savran, Chapter 5
14 The Working Class and Unionism in Turkey
15 Conclusion

Sources

Course Book 1. The Politics of Permanent Crisis: Class, Ideology and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Nesecan Balkan and Sungur Savran. Huntington, New York: Nova Science Publishers.
2. The Ravages of Neo-Liberalism: Economy, Society and State in Turkey, 2002, edited by Neşecan Balkan and Sungur Savran. Huntington, New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 4 110
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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 Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose.
2 Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management.
3 Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design.
4 Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies.
5 Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management.
6 The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others.
8 Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. X
9 Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
10 Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented.
11 Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas.
12 Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 83