Course Code & Number:
PSIR 336
Course Title:
Contemporary Turkish Politics
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Catalog Description:
Development of Turkish Politics from the transition to multi-party regime onwards. Democratization, political parties and participation. Social and political movements. Role of military in political processes. Ideologies. Identity politics.
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite
Pre-requisites:
PSIR 335
Co-requisites:
NONE
Learning Outcomes:
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Demonstrate an understanding of Turkish politics and political structure from transition to multi-party politics onwards.
2. Explain and critically assess key issues and related political and academic debates in Turkish politics.
3. Recognize the significance of active citizenship for the establishment and consolidation of democratic politics.
4. Find and use primary sources on Turkish politics.
5. Formulate well-structured and coherent arguments.
6. Demonstrate skills for oral and written communication.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Video Presentations
Oral Presentation
Guest Speakers
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz/Homework
Written Project
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Student Workload:
Case Study Analysis
16
hrs