Politics and Society In Eastern Europe
European Union Politics and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Politics and Society In Eastern Europe | ABS501 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Caner SANCAKTAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognizing Eastern European history
2) Recognizing political structures of Eastern European countries
3) Commenting on socio-cultural structures of Eastern European countries
4) Discussing current developments and problems in Eastern European countries
5) Explaining integration process of Eastern European countries into EU and NATO
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||
| 1 | 2 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||
| 1 | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | No relation | |
| 3 | Low | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
EU Enlargement
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with in-depth knowledge on the research and analysis of hisatorical background of Eastern European countries, transformation from socialism to capitalism, integration in the 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) Eastern Europe in the Inter-war Period
4) Socialism and Cold War in Eastern Europe
5) Transition from Socialism to Capitalism in Eastern Europe
6) Political culture and Political Parties in Post-socialist Eastern Europe
7) Civil Society in Eastern Europe
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Religion in Eastern Europe
10) Minorities in Eastern European Countries
11) Nationalism in Eastern Europen Countries
12) Gender Politics in Eastern Europe
13) Society and Culture in Eastern Europe
14) Integration of Eastern European Countries into European Union
15) Integration of Eastern European Countries into NATO
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 |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required