SOS329 Sociology of the Middle EastIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs SociologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Sociology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SOS329
Course Name: Sociology of the Middle East
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to make the history of the three major religions, the history of the Middle East region, which is the scene of many important conflicts in the history, from the end of the Ottoman Empire and the continuation of the two world wars between Britain and France and the continuation of the conflict between the Arab and Israeli conflicts. it is to examine.
Course Content: Historical origins of Middle Eastern society and culture; ecological, cultural and socioeconomic diversity, political history of the modern Middle East and integration of the region to the world economy and global power balance; colonial donemi, mass politics, nationalism, and the construction of the nation-state, citizenship, development, and Turkey, in addition to gender issues, Iran, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Israel, the Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia as today from the 19th century, the Middle East countries comparative foreign and domestic policy dates.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understand the historical roots of Middle Eastern society and culture.
2) Comprehend the political history of the modern Middle East and its integration into the world economy and the global balance of power.
3) Discuss the colonial period, mass politics, nationalism and nation-state building, citizenship, development and gender issues in the Middle East.
4) Learn the comparative domestic and foreign policy histories of the Middle East countries from the 19th century to the present.
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 to the course, Introduction to the course and basic concepts Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
2) History of Modern Middle East 1 Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
3) History of Modern Middle East 2 Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
4) Political life Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
5) Economic relations Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
6) Social structures Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
7) Ethnic groups Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
8) Midterm Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
9) Daily life Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
10) Gender Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
11) Orientalism Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
12) Basic cultural concepts Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
13) Art Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
14) Student presentations Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016 Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bozarslan, Hamit,Ortadoğu'nun Siyasal Sosyolojisi: Arap İsyanlarından Önce ve Sonra. İstanbul: İletişim, 2016

References: Cleveland, William L. Modern Orta Doğu Tarihi
İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı, 2008
Lewis, Bernard Orta Doğu, İstanbul: Arkadaş Yayıncılık, 2015
Hourani, Albert. A History of the Arab Peoples, Belknap Press, 2010

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective. 5
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work. 5
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values ​​in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field. 5
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 16 96
Presentations / Seminar 6 12
Midterms 2 4
Final 1 3
Total Workload 163