Strategic Resources In The Middle East
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 | ULI112 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Zafer YILDIRIM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Listing and explaining strategy and strategic resources
2) Discussing strategic resources and problems stemming from these resources
3) Emphasizing on that Demography and Ethnic structure as strategic resources are important in middle eastern region.
4) Analyzing problems stemming from strategic resources in the Middle East has been thought
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||
| 1 | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | High | Low | No relation | Low | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course provides candidates with knowledge on carbon sources in the region, the effects of the foreign policies of countries in the region, ethnic problems and policies of the superpowers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Strategic Resources2) Middle East Strategic Resources I
3) Middle East Strategic Resources II
4) History of Oil in the Middle East
5) Oil Policies in the Middle East
6) Middle East Oil Zones and Middle East Issues
7) Student Presentations I
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Boundaries of the Middle East and Oil
10) Energy in Iran Iraq War I
11) Energy in Iran Iraq War II
12) Iraq's Invasion of Kuwait and Energy
13) Middle East Water Problems I
14) Ethnic Issues in the Middle East
15) Middle East Water Problems II
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
Number |
Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
2 |
30% |
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
1 |
70% |
Total |
100% |
|
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required