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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POL6025 | International Politics in the Middle East | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to give the students brief information on the historical background of the Middle East region. As the Middle East gains more importance each day, the course stresses to explain the formation period of the region and the possible causes of dissolution by examining the Arab Spring while also looking at the origin and the peace process of the Arab- Israeli conflict which holds to be one of the biggest conflicts in the region. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire necessary historical and political background on the enduring conflicts of the region and their origins. |
First and foremost, in order to understand the formation of the region and the diversities in the Middle East, the course will also cover the superpower interventions in the states and influences over them. After explaining the region’s features, the course will emphasize on the post September 11 foreign policy of the United States towards the Middle East. Giving a theoretical approach on the changing balance of power in the international arena after the 1990s, the course will debate on the current status of the world and try to explain the 2003 Iraq War and US’s democracy promotion. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Historical Perspective: An Introduction to the Middle East, Foreign Involvement in the Middle East in the early 19th century, I. World War, Interwar Period | Academic Articles and related books |
2) | Historical Perspective: An Introduction to the Middle East, Foreign Involvement in the Middle East in the early 19th century, I. World War, Interwar Period | Academic Articles and related books |
3) | Second World War and the consequences, the impact of the war on the Jewish public and the region, increasing sympathy towards the Jewish public and Zionism and twice Promised Land | Academic Articles and related books |
4) | The establishment of the Israeli state, The Origin of the Arab-Israeli Conflict, beginning of the Palestinian refugee problem, 1947 Partition, 1948 War, 1956 Suez Crisis and the increasing US Pressure on the region | Academic Articles and related books |
5) | Nasser Era, Six Day War, Arab Union and the shift of balance of power between the Arab States, Israel-US Partnership | Academic Articles and related books |
6) | The Rise of PLO and Arafat, Death of Nasser and Anwar Sadat Era, the Yom Kippur War and Superpower Involvement, the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Process | Academic Articles and related books |
7) | The Oil Embargo, Kissinger’s Shuttle Diplomacy, Camp David Accords, Iran, Lebanon, Hamas | Academic Articles and related books |
8) | The Oil Embargo, Kissinger’s Shuttle Diplomacy, Camp David Accords, Iran, Lebanon, Hamas | Academic Articles and related books |
9) | Iraq, The Gulf War, US and the Gulf, Madrid and Oslo Accords, 2000 Camp David, September 11 Attacks | Academic Articles and related books |
10) | Iraq, The Gulf War, US and the Gulf, Madrid and Oslo Accords, 2000 Camp David, September 11 Attacks | Academic Articles and related books |
11) | Foreign Policies of the Middle East States, US Post-September 11 Policies, 2003 Iraq War | Academic Articles and related books |
12) | US Democracy Promotion – Interventions | Academic Articles and related books |
13) | Arab Spring and It’s Implications | Academic Articles and related books |
14) | Overview | Academic Articles and related books |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | William L. Cleveland – Modern Middle East History Louise Fawcett - International Relations of the Middle East Raymond Hinnebusch & Anoushiravan Ehteshami - The Foreign Policies of the Middle East States Ian J. Bickerton - The Arab-Israeli Conflict Laura Zittrain Eisenberg & Neil Caplan- Negotiating Arab - Israeli Peace David S. Sorenson - Interpreting the Middle East |
References: | Robert D. Lee – Religion and Politics in the Middle East Peter Mansfield – A History of the Middle East |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 30 |
Homework Assignments | 10 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Homework Assignments | 9 | 2 | 18 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 175 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering. | |
6) | Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications. | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions. |