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PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POL5004 Middle East Politics I Spring
Fall
3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. İSMAİL BURAK KÜNTAY
Recommended Optional Program Components: Non
Course Objectives: Students will be exposed to the key historical and theoretical concepts necessary to understand the Middle East as a critical region of the world. The focus will be aslo on the current situation in the Middle East and the U.S.'s role in the region.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Introduce the academic interest in the Middle East utilizing both historical and theoretical concepts

Understanding the role of ideology and religion, oil in the Middle East

Focuses on the Middle Eastern countries foreign policies

Opportunity to have analytical perspective on the Middle East history and politics and bilateral relations

Designed around specific historical trends and contemporary issues facing the poeple and governments of the region

Course Content

This course explores the Middle East using theoretical and historical approaches. Topics covered include: the legacies of colonialism; the Middle East regional system, the impact of the international system on the middle east, the challenge of security in the region.'

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Overview of the Middle East Region and the United States Prereading
2) Historical Perspective: Foreign Involvement in the Middle East Prereading
3) Historical Perspective: US Involvement in the Middle East 1833-1946 Prereading
4) The Foreign Policies of Middle East States Prereading
5) The Foreign Policies of Middle East States II Prereading
6) The 2003 Iraq War Prereading
7) Iran Prereading
8) Turkey Prereading
9) U.S. Post-September 11Policy in the Middle East Prereading
10) The Arab-Israeli Conflict Prereading
11) Foreign Policies of Selected Middle Eastern States Prereading
12) Evaluating the “Class of Civilizations” Thesis Prereading
13) U.S. Democracy Promotion in the Middle East Prereading
14) Review Prereading

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Required: Diplomacy in the Middle East: The International Relations on Regional and Outside Powers, Ed. By L. Karl Brown 2006
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 40
Project 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 73
Project 1 30
Homework Assignments 10 30
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3