Regions In Crisis In Eastern Europe
Political History
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions In Crisis In Eastern Europe | SIT108 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Caner SANCAKTAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining Eastern European history
2) Commenting on political structures of Eastern European countries
3) Comprehending socio-cultural structures of Eastern European countries
4) Discussing current developments and problems in Eastern European countries
5) Expounding the integration process of Eastern European countries into EU and NATO
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
EU Enlargement Policy
Course Contents
This course equips candidates wit in-depth knowledge on research and analysis of hisatorical background of Eastern European countries, transformation from socialism to capitalism, integration to European Union and NATO, political and social democratization process, religion, ethnicity, minorities, nationalism, gender politics and culture in Eastern European countries.
Weekly Schedule
1) Historical Background of Eastern Europe2) Historical Background of Eastern Europe
3) Socialism and Cold War in Eastern Europe
4) Transition from Socialism to Capitalism in Eastern Europe
5) Political Culture and Political Parties in Post-socialist Eastern Europe
6) Civil Society in Eastern Europe
7) Religion in Eastern Europe
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Minorities in Eastern European Countries
10) Nationalism in Eastern Europe
11) Gender Politics in Eastern Europe
12) Society and Culture in Eastern Europe
13) Integration of Eastern European Countries into European Union
14) Integration of Eastern European Countries into NATO
15) Disintegration of Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required