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) |
To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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2) |
To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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3) |
To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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4) |
To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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5) |
To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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6) |
To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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7) |
To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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8) |
To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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9) |
To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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10) |
To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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11) |
To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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