Strategic Resources In The Middle East and Turkey
International Relations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Resources In The Middle East and Turkey | ULI105 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ali Poyraz GÜRSON
Assistant Prof. Dr. Arda ERCAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Being equipped with general knowledge about the Middle East
2) Explaining how the strategic resources of the region affect the region will provided.
3) Discussing how the strategic resources of the region affect Turkey
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course provides candidates with the knowledge on analysis of strategic resources in the Middle Eastern region and their affects on Turkey.
Weekly Schedule
1) Strategic Resources and Foreign Policy2) Strategic Resources in the World
3) Strategic Resources in the Middle East 1
4) Strategic Resources in the Middle East 2
5) Oil and Oil Policies in the Middle East
6) Turkey's Energy Policies
7) Energy Factor on Turkey's Relations with the Middle East
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Paper Presentations (Midterm)
10) Turkey's Energy Cooperations with Middle Eastern Countries
11) Problems Related with Energy
12) Water Problem between Turkey and Syria and Its Effects 1
13) Water Problem between Turkey and Syria and Its Effects
14) Energy on Turkey-Iraq Relations
15) Energy Contracts between Turkey and Iran
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required