UIS458 Turkish Political CultureIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: UIS458
Course Name: Turkish Political Culture
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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 : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET KABASAKAL
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to contribute to the students' knowledge about the Turkish political culture. Students are expected to be familiar with the Turkish political life and will evaluate the economic and political issues better after taking this course.
Course Content: Isms in Turkish Political Culture: Ottomanism; Islamism; Turkism; Atatürkism; Corporatism in Turkey; Modernity and Democratization; Political Parties and Nepotism in Turkey; Military Coups and their Effects on Political Life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Increases knowledge about the Turkish political environment
2) Examines the factors which influence the Turkish political culture
3) Becomes familiar with the recent porblems of Turkey
4) Evaluates the Türkish political life and economic developments of the country
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 None
2) Political Culture and its influences on political life Özbudun, pp.1-12.
3) The concept of politics and state in Turkey Özbudun, pp. 13-48.
4) Political Parties Onulduran, Ersin. Political Development and Political Parties in Turkey. Ankara: AUSBF Yayınları, 1974. (116 s.)
5) Religion and Politics Ali Çarkoğlu & Binnaz Toprak. Religion, Society and Politics in a Changing Turkey. İstanbul: TESEV Yayınları, 2007.
6) Ethnicity and Politics Saylan, İbrahim, 2012. "Kurdish Nationalist Challenge to the Democratic Consolidation", in Democratic Consolidation in Turkey, ed. Müge Aknur, Boca Raton, Floride: Universalis Publisher, pp. 377-414.
7) Gender Discrimination in Politics Ecevit, Yıldız, 2007. "Women's Rights, Women Organizations and the State" in Human Rights Turkey, ed. Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 187-201.
8) NGOs and Politics Özbudun, pp. 125-147.
9) Midterm Exam None
10) Military's Role in Turkish Politics Özbudun, ss. 13-48. ss.105-123.
11) The role and relations of Parliament and Government Epstein, Leon D., "Parliamentary Government", ed. David L. Sills, International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences II, New York: Macmillan of Free Press, 1998.
12) Seperation of Powers and the Constitution Özbudun, pp. 49-71.
13) Turkey-EU Relations and Its Effects on Politics Fuat Keyman ve Ziya Öniş, 2007. Turkish Politics in a Changing World. İstanbul: Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
14) General Evaluation and Discussions None
15) Final Exam None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Özbudun, Ergun. 2007.Çağdaş Türk Politikası: Demokratik Gelişmenin Önündeki Engeller, 2. Baskı, Doğan Kitapçılık A.Ş., İstanbul, 177s.
Kalaycıoğlu, Ersin ve Sarıbay, A. Yaşar. 2000. Türkiye’de Politik Değişim ve Modernleşme, Alfa Basım Yayım Dağıtım , İstanbul, 466s.

Özbudun, Ergun, 2000. Contemporary Turkish Politics: Challanges to the Democratic Consolidation. Boulder, Colorado, Lynne Reinner Publishers, 177pp.

Saylan, İbrahim, 2012. "Kurdish Nationalist Challenge to the Democratic Consolidation", in Democratic Consolidation in Turkey, ed. Müge Aknur, Boca Raton, Floride: Universalis Publisher, pp. 377-414.

Ecevit, Yıldız, 2007. "Women's Rights, Women Organizations and the State" in Human Rights Turkey, ed. Zehra F. Kabasakal Arat, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 187-201.
References: Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; 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 modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so 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 engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse 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 i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
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.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; 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 modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so 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 engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse 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 i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
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.

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)
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
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 30
Final 15 45
Total Workload 180