ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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 Fall
Spring
3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
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 Outputs

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: 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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 35
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 11 1 11
Presentations / Seminar 1 5 5
Project 1 3 3
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 3 6 18
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.