| Course Objectives: |
The purpose of this course is to deeply examine the historical, geographical, cultural, and political structure of the Middle East, with the aim of understanding the region's current situation. Students will analyze the ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of the Middle East, post-colonial political structures, and the influence of Western powers on the region. Additionally, topics such as the rise of Arab nationalism, the formation of modern Arab identity, the impact of oil revenues on social structures, and cultural movements following the Arab Spring will be explored. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate the historical development of the Middle East, cultural resistance movements, and transformations within modern social structures from a comprehensive perspective.
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| Course Objective: |
The goal of this course is to equip students with the ability to evaluate the historical and cultural structure of the Middle East through an analytical perspective. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Understand the geographical boundaries, ethnic and religious diversity of the Middle East, and how these structures influence societal dynamics.
Analyze the political structures that emerged in the Middle East in the post-colonial period and the impact of Western powers on the region.
Examine the historical development processes of Arab nationalism and modern Arab identity.
Discuss the effects of oil revenues on social structure, culture, and politics in the Middle East.
Understand the changes and transformations in the fields of art and culture following the Arab Spring.
Evaluate cultural resistance movements in the modern Middle East and the preservation and reinterpretation of traditional cultures.
By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to critically analyze the historical, cultural, and political dynamics of the Middle East. |
| Mode of Delivery: |
E-Learning
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Students will grasp the geographical boundaries, historical background, and current societal dynamics of the Middle East.
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2) Students will analyze the ethnic and religious diversity in the Middle East and how these structures influence historical and current conflict zones.
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3) Students will deeply examine the political and social transformations during the transition from colonialism to modern Middle Eastern political structures.
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4) Students will evaluate the rise of Arab nationalism and the formation of modern Arab identity from a historical perspective.
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5) Students will interpret the effects of oil revenues on social and cultural structures in the Middle East.
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6) Students will analyze artistic and cultural movements following the Arab Spring and discuss identity and cultural resistance processes in the modern Middle East.
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7) Students will critically evaluate the preservation, reinterpretation, and modernization of traditional cultures in the region.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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| Week |
Subject |
| Related Preparation |
Pekiştirme |
| 1) |
The Scope of the Middle East and Its Geographical Features |
| 2) |
Ethnic-Religious Structure and Conflict Zones |
| 3) |
The Transition from Colonialism to Modern Middle Eastern Political Structures |
| 4) |
The Impact of the Ottoman Cultural Structure on the Modern Middle East |
| 5) |
The Cultural Legacy of Western Powers in the Middle East |
| 6) |
The Rise of Arab Nationalism |
| 7) |
The Rise of Arab Nationalism |
| 8) |
Midterm |
| 9) |
The Role of Language and Literature in Shaping Nationalism |
| 10) |
The Impact of Oil Revenues on Social Structure and Culture |
| 11) |
Art and Cultural Movements After the Arab Spring |
| 12) |
Cultural Resistance and Identity in the Modern Middle East: Preservation and Reinterpretation of Traditional Cultures |
| 13) |
Middle Eastern Cuisine: Historical and Cultural Intersections |
| 14) |
Women and Society in the Middle East: A Historical Perspective |
| 15) |
Architecture and Urban Planning in the Middle East |
| 16) |
General Review and Evaluation |
| References: |
Cleveland, William L., and Martin Bunton. A History of the Modern Middle East. 6th ed., Westview Press, 2016.
Gelvin, James L. The Modern Middle East: A History. 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2020.
Hourani, Albert. A History of the Arab Peoples. Faber & Faber, 2002.
Karsh, Efraim. Islamic Imperialism: A History. Yale University Press, 2007.
Fromkin, David. A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East. Holt Paperbacks, 2009.
Rogan, Eugene. The Arabs: A History. 2nd ed., Basic Books, 2017.
Fawcett, Louise, editor. International Relations of the Middle East. 5th ed., Oxford University Press, 2019.
Khalidi, Rashid. The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017. Metropolitan Books, 2020.
Said, Edward W. Orientalism. Penguin Books, 2003.
Choueiri, Youssef M. Arab Nationalism: A History. Blackwell Publishing, 2000. |
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| Q & A |
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| Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management |
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| Laboratory |
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| Quantitative Problem Solving |
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| Fieldwork |
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| Group Study / Assignment |
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| Individual Assignment |
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| WEB-based Learning |
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| Internship |
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| Practice in Field |
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| Project Preparation |
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| Report Writing |
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| Seminar |
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| Supervision |
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| Social Activity |
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| Occupational Activity |
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| Occupational Trip |
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| Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.) |
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| Reading |
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| Thesis Preparation |
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| Field Study |
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| Student Club and Council Activities |
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| Other |
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| Logbook |
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| Interview and Oral Conversation |
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| Research |
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| Watching a movie |
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| Bibliography preparation |
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| Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production |
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| Taking photographs |
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| Sketching |
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| Mapping and marking |
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| Reading maps |
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| Copying textures |
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| Creating a library of materials |
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| Presentation |
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| Semester Requirements |
Number of Activities |
Level of Contribution |
| Attendance |
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% 0 |
| Laboratory |
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% 0 |
| Application |
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% 0 |
| Practice Exam |
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% 0 |
| Quizzes |
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% 0 |
| Homework Assignments |
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% 0 |
| Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Project |
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% 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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% 0 |
| Field Study |
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% 0 |
| Article Critical |
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% 0 |
| Article Writing |
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% 0 |
| Module Group Study |
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% 0 |
| Brainstorming |
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% 0 |
| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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% 0 |
| Out of Class Study |
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% 0 |
| Preliminary Work, Reinforcement |
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% 0 |
| Application Repetition etc. |
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% 0 |
| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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% 0 |
| Project Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Report Preparation + Presentation |
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% 0 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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% 0 |
| Oral examination |
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% 0 |
| Midterms |
1 |
% 40 |
| Final |
1 |
% 60 |
| Practical Final |
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% 0 |
| Report Submission |
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% 0 |
| Bütünleme |
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% 0 |
| Bütünleme Pratik |
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% 0 |
| Kanaat Notu |
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% 0 |
| Committee |
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% 0 |
| Yazma Ödev Dosyası |
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% 0 |
| Portfolio |
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% 0 |
| Take-Home Exam |
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% 0 |
| Logbook
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% 0 |
| Participation |
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% 0 |
| Discussion |
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% 0 |
| total |
% 100 |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK |
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% 40 |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK |
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% 60 |
| total |
% 100 |
| Activities |
Number of Activities |
Workload |
| Course Hours |
16 |
32 |
| Laboratory |
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| Application |
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| Practice Exam |
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| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
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| Field Work |
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
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| Article Critical |
16 |
16 |
| Article Writing |
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| Module Group Study |
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| Brainstorming |
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| Role Playing + Dramatizing |
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| Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.) |
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| Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) |
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| Project Preparation + Presentation |
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| Report Preparation + Presentation |
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| Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting |
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| Oral examination |
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| Preparing for Midterm Exams |
15 |
15 |
| MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) |
1 |
1 |
| Preparing for the General Exam |
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| GENERAL EXAM (Final) |
1 |
1 |
| Participation |
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| Discussion |
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| Portfolio |
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| Take-Home Exam |
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| Logbook
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| Total Workload |
65 |
| ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) |
2 |
