International Relations
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS438

Course Name:

Contemporary Issues in Turkish Foreign Policy

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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:

This course aims to provide the students with an informed understanding of the key issues and regions for Turkey in light of the post-Cold-War developments through a comprehensive analysis of Turkish foreign policy and regional security challenges ranging from refugees to terrorism. Therefore, the evaluation of the developments in Turkish foreign policy beginning with 1990s up to the present-day at international system and regional levels of analysis is the priority of this course.

Course Content:

Turkish Foreign Policy in the period of Atatürk; Turkish Foreign Policy in the Cold War; Turkish Foreign Policy between 1990 and 2002; Turkish Foreign Policy in the aftermath of 2002; Soft and Hard Power in Turkish Foreign Policy; Relations with East Asia, the Middle East and Arab Countries; Relations with Sub-Saharan Countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Increase the knowledge of key post-Cold-War political and military developments of the Turkish Republic
2) Situates Turkey in the regional and global context
3) Develops skills to critically analyse Turkey’s relations with various regional and global actors
4) Compare and contrast key concepts that relate to Turkish foreign policy
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Course Syllabus and Requirements	None
2)	Turkish Foreign Policy after the Cold War	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
3)	Post-Cold War US-Turkish Relations	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
4)	Turkey and the European Union	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
5)	Turkey and the West After the Cold War: Debate on Identity	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
6)	Turkey and the Middle East	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
7)	Turkey and the Balkans	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
8)	Midterm Exam	None
9)	The Arab Spring and Challenges ahead for Turkish Foreign Policy	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
10)	Turkey and Russia	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
11)	Turkey and Central Asia & Caucasus	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
12)	Turkey and the Mediterranean	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
13)	Turkey and Transnational Challenges: Refugee Crisis; Terrorism and Counter-terrorism	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
14)	Turkish Foreign Policy in 21st Century	Read the related chapter in the main textbooks
15)	Final Exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy since 1774, London: Routledge, 3rd Edition, 2013. Oran, Baskın ed., Turkish Foreign Policy: 1919-2006, Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 2010 Pınar Gözen Ercan ed., Turkish Foreign Policy, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017
References:	Yok- none

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4) Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5) Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7) Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8) Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9) Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)	Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)	Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4)	Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5)	Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)	Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7)	Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8)	Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9)	Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	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	45
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		180