Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5POLS 303Turkish Foreign Policy3+0+03512.01.2022
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To learn and analyze the development of Turkish Foreign Policy periodically in consideration of particular national and international transformations, starting from the founding years of the Republic of Turkey to the present.
Course Content Within the scope of the course, the characteristics of Turkish Foreign Policy, the actors of implementing of foreign policy and the effects of international dynamics on foreign policy will be covered in a wide period from the foundation years of the Republic of Turkey to the present day.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Aziz BALCI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge.
Course Notes - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Final examination 1 14 14
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,13333333333333 154

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learning the development and changing periods of Turkish Foreign Policy historically
2 Analyzing the actors of Turkish Foreign Policy periodically and the internal and external dynamics that determine the policies of these actors.
3 Discussing in detail the situation of Turkish Foreign Policy during and after the Cold War.
4 To comprehend the current appearance and change of Turkish Foreign Policy.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction
2 War of Independence and Turkish Foreign Policy in the Atatürk Period (1919-1938) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 2
3 Turkish Foreign Policy During the Second World War (1939-1945) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 3
4 Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War (1945-1960) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 4
5 Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War (1960-1971) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 4-5
6 Turkish Foreign Policy during the Cold War (1971-1980) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 5
7 Turkish Foreign Policy During the Cold War (1980-1991) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 5
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War (1991-2001) - William Hale (2012). Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, Routledge. Chapter 6
10 Turkish Foreign Policy after September 11 and the AK Party Period (2002-2007)
11 Turkish Foreign Policy in the AK Party Period (2007-2011)
12 Turkish Foreign Policy in the AK Party Period (2011-2016)
13 Turkish Foreign Policy in the AK Party Period (From 2016 to Present)
14 Course Overview
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 1 2 4 4 2 4 4 5 5 4
C1 1 1 3 3 1 3 4 5 4 4
C2 2 2 3 4 2 4 4 5 4 4
C3 2 2 4 4 2 4 4 5 5 4
C4 2 2 4 4 2 4 4 5 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant