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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
POL4994	Seminar in Turkish Politics	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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 :	Prof. Dr. İLKAY SUNAR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Will Kymlicka, “Return of the Citizen”; TH Marshall, Citizenship and Social Class; E. Nikolas, “ethnic and civic nationalism”
Course Objectives:	Advance the research and writing capability of students who are planning to do graduate work in political science The theme of the centers on the contemporary problems/issue of Turkish politics

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Each student is required to make a presentation and write a paper on a topic jointly decided by the instructor and the student.
II.The seminar meeting entails a presentation and intense discussion on the presentation designed to give the student feedback on his/her prospective research paper.

Course Content

Researching the contemporary problems/issue of Turkish politics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Theoretical Background
2)	Citizenship and Social Class
3)	Citizenship and Ethnicity and Religion
4)	Citizenship in Turkey: Background
5)	Citizenship in Turkey: social class
6)	Citizenship in Turkey: ethnicity
7)	Citizenship in Turkey: religion
8)	The European Union and citizenship
9)	Globalization and Citizenship
10)	Presentations
11)	Presentations
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Will Kymlicka, “Return of the Citizen”; TH Marshall, Citizenship and Social Class; E. Nikolas, “ethnic and civic nationalism”
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	16	% 10
Presentation	1	% 40
Project	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	15	30
Project	10	40
Total Workload		118

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)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment