Mechatronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS313

Course Name:

Turkish Foreign Policy I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HABİBE ÖZDAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HABİBE ÖZDAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to analyze the phases of Turkish Foreign Policy since the Independence War and outline its main characteristics. The developments related to the foreign policy will be evaluated within the context of domestic socio-economic developments.
Course Content:	Turkey's place in the international arena since the Second World War, Turkey's conflicts and cooperation with other countries, Turkey-EU relations, current issues in Turkish foreign policy, evolution of Turkish foreign policy

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines Turkey's ways of positioning and repositioning itself in the international arena since the Second World War
2) Evaluates Turkey-EU relations
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Discusses current issues of Turkish foreign policy
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Explains how Turkey has positioned and repositioned itself in the international arena in terms of its conflicts and cooperation with other countries.
2) Examines the evolution of Turkish foreign policy
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introducing the course and the syllabus	none
2)	Foreign policy in the late Ottoman period Foreign policy in the republican era	none
3)	Balance of power politics in the early republican period Relations with European countries Turkey's position in the region Centralization of decision making	none
4)	anti-irredentism Avoiding war in foreign policy What is neutrality in foreign policy What is western bias Relations between Atatürk and İnönü	none
5)	Menderes' criticisms of the İnönü governments' foreign policy Turkey's relations with Israel Turkey's relations with Arab countries Baghdad Pact Turkey-Syria relations in this period	none
6)	activism in foreign policy Comparison of status quo and pro-activism in foreign policy Comparison of governments' attitudes towards conflicts in the Middle East Transition from pro-Western to pro-American The legacy of the Democratic Party's foreign policy approach on centre-right and far-right parties	none
7)	Cuban Missile Crisis Violence in Cyprus in the 1960s Changing relations between the United States and the Soviet Union The impact of détente on Turkish foreign policy non-aligned movement	none
8)	Johnson's Letter Cyprus Peace Operation Ecevit's government's changing defense doctrine In this period, the rapprochement between Turkey and the Soviet Union Turkey-Greece relations	none
9)	Suspension of Turkey-European Community relations after the military coup Özal's foreign policy framework Özal's policy of associating foreign policy with trade Comparison of Menderes and Özal periods in terms of foreign policy Comparison of Menderes and Özal periods in terms of foreign policy decision making	none
10)	The impact of the last period of the Cold War on foreign policy paradigms Effects of ethnic-based violence in the Balkans Turkey's relations with the Turkic republics The effect of domestic policy on foreign policy in the period of 1991-2002 Foreign policy understandings of coalition governments in this period Turkey's relations with the Middle East countries in this period	none
10)	The impact of the last period of the Cold War on foreign policy paradigms Effects of ethnic-based violence in the Balkans Turkey's relations with the Turkic republics The effect of domestic policy on foreign policy in the period of 1991-2002 Foreign policy understandings of coalition governments in this period Turkey's relations with the Middle East countries in this period	none
11)	The quest for self-repositioning in international relations The impact of globalization on Turkish foreign policy 1 March Permit Changing security threats in the early 1990s Foreign policy principles and founding principles in the post-Cold War era	none
12)	Ankara Agreement and Additional Protocol EU enlargement Customs union Copenhagen Criteria Readmission Agreement	none
13)	The main features of the foreign policy of the period 2002-2015 The decision-making process in the foreign policy of the 2002-2015 period Turkey's Middle East Policy in 2002-2015 Turkey's EU policies in the 2002-2015 period Foreign policy frameworks of AKP governments	none
14)	Continuities and interruptions in Turkish foreign policy over time The effects of recent developments on Turkish foreign policy Decision-making processes in Turkish foreign policy Turkey's Approaches to the Arab Uprisings Turkey-Russia relations	none
14)	Continuities and interruptions in Turkish foreign policy over time The effects of recent developments on Turkish foreign policy Decision-making processes in Turkish foreign policy Turkey's Approaches to the Arab Uprisings Turkey-Russia relations	none
15)	Final Exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Baskın Oran, Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar Cilt 2, 2002, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları

Baskın Oran, Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar Cilt 3, 2013, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları

Oran, Baskın, 2010, Turkish Foreign Policy: 1919-2006, Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, ISBN: 9780874809046 0874809045

Pınar Gözen Ercan ed., Turkish Foreign Policy, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017

References:

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	3	2	5	4
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Presentations / Seminar	15	30
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		195