Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Bilge HAMARAT YALÇIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Analyze geopolitics of Caucasians in the post Soviet period.
2) Recognize latent and actual conflict potentials and conflicts in the region.
3) Analyze energy resources in the region and energy politics of the dominant regional / global actors in Central Asia and Caucasians.
4) Recognize regional countries and especially the policies of Turkey and Russia towards the region.
5) Recognize ethnic structures, state-building understanding and economical dynamics in the region.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	2	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	3	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High
	4	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	High	High
	5	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

ULİ 314 Russian Politics

Course Contents

This course covers the political life of Caucasian states, conflicts in the region and energy resources.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction- Definition of Caucasus Region
2) Historical Background- Before Russian Conquest and Tsarist Russia
3) Russian Conquest and Tsarist Russia
4) Soviet Era
5) Independence and Transition Discussions
6) Azerbaijan
7) Armenia
8) Mid-term Exam
9) Georgia
10) Relations with the USA AND EU
11) Relations with the Russian Federation, the CIS region
12) relations with Turkey
13) Relations with Turkey and Iran
14) Regional Military Conflicts
15) Regional Conflicts II
16) Energy Resource and General Review

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Caucasian Politics	ULI220	Elective	Bachelor's degree	2	Spring	4