Political Life In Turkey
International Relations
Faculty of Political Sciences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Life In Turkey | ULI205 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Anıl ÖZTOP
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the main dynamics of Turkish political life.
2) Analyze the history, major historical figures, political institutions, and essential concepts of politics of Turkey.
3) Explain the socio-economic and cultural conditions that shape Turkish politics.
4) Discuss the Turkish politics on the grounds of capital accumulation regimes and the interaction of social and political changes.
5) Describe various ideological responses to the modernization process of Turkey.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The aim of this course is to introduce key debates and themes for comprehending the politics of Turkey and special attention will be given to the examination of cultural context, institutional structure, socio-political processes, as well as movements and developments that affect the shaping of the political system of the country. Since this course is being taught in Turkey, the students need to employ the surrounding social environment to enhance available conventional pedagogical tools. Therefore, in addition to classroom lectures based upon the scheduled readings, the students will be encouraged to share their appropriate personal/local experiences for the group discussions. The weekly course content is organized thematically as well as chronologically, which seeks to maximize student participation, in addition to remaining faithful to comparative methodology.
Weekly Schedule
1) Political Structure and Life in the Old Turkish States and Ottoman Empire2) Political Structure in the Modernization Process of the Ottoman Empire
3) Political Structure and Life in the Independence War, Foundation of the Republic and Republican Period
4) Parties and Party System in Turkey
5) Single Party Period (1923-1946)
6) Multi-Party Life: Politics, Parties, Elections
7) Constitutional Changes in Turkish Political Life
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Ideological Diversity and Social Movements
10) Religion, State and Secularism
11) Military Domination , Memorandum and Coup Years in Turkish Political Life
12) Quiz/ Assessment
13) The Evolution of the Politics of Economy in Turkey from II. Constitutionalism to the 2000s
14) Turkish political life from 1980's to 2000
15) Turkish Political Life in the AK Party Period
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
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