Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAYA AKYILDIZ
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
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Course Objectives: |
This course analyzes the sociological dynamics of modern Turkish society. A critical evaluation of Turkish modernity will be our main task. The readings and class discussions will describe social, cultural, and economic transformations. We will cover topics like nationalism, industrialization, class, gender, religion, and culture. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction and Course Outline |
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2) |
Economy and Society at the End of the 2nd World War |
Korkut BORATAV, Türkiye İktisat Tarihi 1908-2002
Roger OWEN and Şevket PAMUK, A History of Middle East Economies in the Twentieth Century
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3) |
Turkish Economy under the PRP Rule |
Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development |
4) |
Multi-party Period, Populism and Democracy |
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History |
5) |
Political Transformation and The Rise of
DP
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Feroz AHMAD, The Making of Modern Turkey |
6) |
Course review and midterm |
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7) |
DP Era |
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History
Cem Eroğul, Demokrat Parti Tarihi ve İdeolojisi
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8) |
1960 Coup and Restoration |
Kurtuluş KAYALI, Ordu ve Siyaset
William HALE, Turkish Politics and Military
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9) |
Import Substituting Industrialization Experience |
Çağlar KEYDER, State and Class in Turkey: A Study in Capitalist Development |
10) |
Political and Social Turmoil at 70s |
Ümit CİZRE, AP-Ordu İlişkileri
Tanel DEMİREL, Adalet Partisi
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11) |
Course review and midterm |
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12) |
1980 Coup and Military Rule |
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History |
13) |
The Rise Özal, Islamist Politics, and Nationalism |
Erik J. ZÜRCHER, Turkey: A Modern History |
14) |
Violent 90’s and Kurdish Question
Homework submission |
Mesut YEĞEN, Devlet Söyleminde Kürt Sorunu |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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4) |
Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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