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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 |
| POL4994 | Seminar in Turkish Politics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 |
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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. |
| Researching the contemporary problems/issue of Turkish politics |
| 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 |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Will Kymlicka, “Return of the Citizen”; TH Marshall, Citizenship and Social Class; E. Nikolas, “ethnic and civic nationalism” |
| References: |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 48 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 15 | 30 |
| Project | 10 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 118 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| 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 |