GEP0506 History of the Modern Middle EastBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
GEP0506 History of the Modern Middle East Spring 3 0 3 4
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: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: To give undergraduates a general survey of modern middle eastern history since the break-up of the Otoman Empire until the 2000’s.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Undergraduates who take this course will have a deeper understanding of the on-going transformation in the Middle East

Course Content

The course will cover major themes in contemporary middle east such as state-building; state power; political economy and the energy question; and the role of religion in politics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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 The effect of Al-Jazeera; the making of post September 11 US policy
14) Review
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Course Notes / Textbooks: Roger Owen (2003) State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East. Routledge, London and New York; M.E. Yapp (1996) The Near East Since the First World War. Longman, Pearson, Essex.; Articles to be announced.
References: Course Notes / Textbooks: Roger Owen (2003) State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East. Routledge, London and New York; M.E. Yapp (1996) The Near East Since the First World War. Longman, Pearson, Essex.; Articles to be announced.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 15
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 11 1 11
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Project 1 3 3
Quizzes 3 6 18
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 99

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) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 3
2) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 5
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 5
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 5
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4