Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS534

Course Name:

Identity and Social Structure in the Middle East

Course Semester:

Spring

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:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

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	11
Final	1	3
Total Workload		170