Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
The End of Empire |
Readings on the break-up of the Otoman Empire; colonialism; independence of colonial states; centralized state systems of Iran and Turkey |
2) |
State power in the Arab world |
Authoritarian states; classes and other groups |
3) |
Family rule in the Arab world |
Royal family rule in Jordan and Morocco; Libya |
4) |
Uses and misuses of oil revenues |
The rentier state: Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states |
5) |
Arab nationalism |
Intra-Arab state relations; Arab-Israeli relations |
6) |
State and politics outside the Arab world |
Israel, Iran and Turkey |
7) |
Re-designing the Middle East after the Gulf War |
Regional effects of the Gulf War; the domestic effect of the Gulf War; developments in the 1990’s. |
8) |
Economic and political liberalization |
Egypt; Bin Ali’s Tunisia; and Israel |
9) |
Dini uynanış ve dini devrim |
Islamic Republic of Iran; religion and politics in Arab states; religion and politics in Israel; Christians between communalism and nationalism |
10) |
Non-state actors I |
Rural politics; organized labor; women in politics; Palestinians |
11) |
Non-state actors II |
Civil society in Yemen, Iran, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey |
12) |
Economic development of Turkey |
Structural adjustment: 1980’s-2000’s |
13) |
The impact of
September 11, 2001
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The effect of Al-Jazeera; the making of post September 11 US policy |
14) |
Review |
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15) |
Final Exam |
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16) |
Final Exam |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions |
2 |
2) |
To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance |
1 |
3) |
To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments |
1 |
4) |
To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness |
1 |
5) |
To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life |
1 |
6) |
To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets |
1 |
7) |
To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations |
3 |
8) |
To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life |
2 |
9) |
To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications |
1 |
10) |
To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes |
2 |
11) |
To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life |
3 |
12) |
To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize |
3 |