| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East Policy | ULI113 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Zafer YILDIRIM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Discuss historical origins and reasons of the conflicts in the Middle East.
2) Comment on recent developments in the Middle East such as Gulf Wars, the project for Greater Middle East Initiative, energy policies of great powers.
3) Analyze possible political solutions to contemporary conflicts in the Middle East.
4) Evaluate the major changes in Turkish foreign policy towards the Middle East and interpret them according to domestic political developments.
5) Evaluate the history of Arab-Israeli conflict and analyze its effect on the Middle East.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
A brief history of the Middle East, analysis of the conflicts in the region, Arab-Israeli conflict, natural resources, the project of the Greater Middle East and the effects of the September 11 on the region.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required