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: |
"." |
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. |
Week |
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) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |