Geopolitics In Central Asia In The Twenty-first Century
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geopolitics In Central Asia In The Twenty-first Century | ULI102 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Buket ÖNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Comprehending different approaches in geopolitics in the 21st century.
2) Making the geopolitical and geostrategic analysis of Central Asia.
3) Analyzing Central Asia's significance in regional foreign policy of Turkey
4) Analyzing regional policies of major powers
5) Making prudential regional analysis
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The course provides knowledge on analysis of the concept of Geopolitics, historical perspectives, political developments of Central Asia and the relationship between Central Asia and World super powers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Analysis of the Concepts of Geopolitics and Geostrategy and Their New Approaches2) The Definition and Significance of the Central Asian Region
3) The geopolitics of Kazakhstan and Its Significance,Analysis of Turkish- Kazakh Relations
4) The Geopolitics of Uzbekistan and Its significance, Analysis of Turkish- Uzbek Relations
5) The Geopolitics of Krygzstan and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Krygzh Relations
6) The Geopolitics of Turkmenistan and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Turkmen Relations
7) The Geopolitics of Turkmenistan and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Turkmen Relations
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) The Geopolitics of Pakistan and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Pakistani Relations
10) The Geopolitics of China and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Chinese Relations
11) The Geopolitics of Russia and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Russian Relations
12) The Geopolitics of Iran and Its Significance, Analysis of Turkish- Iranian Relations
13) Efforts of Political, Economic and Military Organization in the Central Asian Region
14) Elements of Developments Shaping Turkish- American Relations in the Central Asian Region
15) General Revision
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 Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required