General Information about the Course

Course Code:	SBK714
Course Title:	Ethnic Problems and Nationalism
Course Semester:	8. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 3
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Alan İçi Seçmeli
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Asst. Professor Mesut ÖZEL
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The phenomenon underlying the most important developments in the world in the last two centuries is the idea of nationalism. The concept of nation, which is the basic basis of modern state and society structure, is the manifestation of nationalist thought. Therefore, in the context of shaping borders and societies today, the theoretical course "Ethnic Problems and Nationalism" is considered useful.
Course Objective:	1) To explain the ideology of nationalism. 2) To inform students about the nation, ethnicity, ethnic conflicts and typologies of nationalism. 3) To develop an analytical perspective on nationalism and ethnic problems.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) To have conceptual and theoretical background in international relations, international politics, public administration and social sciences in general; to be able to apply their knowledge in these fields.

2) Ability to identify, define, collect data, analyze and interpret international/political/social problems: ability to apply scientific methods appropriate for these purposes.

3) Ability to define a social/political/economic issue as an interdisciplinary problematic, to make comparisons and to relate it to different fields.

4) Ability to follow new methods of accessing and producing knowledge; awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

5) Awareness of professional, public ethics and social responsibility.

6) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language. 0 7 Leadership, persuasiveness and ability to analyze in multiple ways.

7) Developing the capacity to develop areas of cooperation with public, private sector and non-governmental organizations and to provide support.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

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.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Nationalism and the Concept of Nation
2)	An Historical Look to The Concept and The Fact of Nation
3)	The Theories of Nationalizm
4)	The Paradigm of Modernism
5)	Political Transformations
6)	The Invention of Tradition
7)	Societal Transformations
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	The Societal Roots of Nationalism
10)	Ethnosymbolism and Post-Modern Approaches
11)	Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe
12)	Concepts of Minority and Self-Determination
13)	The Birth of Turkish Nationalism in the Ottoman Period
14)	Turkish nationalism in the early Republican period Typologies of Turkish nationalism
15)	Post-1990 nationalist movements: rethinking the relationship between modernization and nationalism
16)	Final Exam
References: Umut Özkırımlı, Milliyetçilik Kuramları, Doğu Batı Yayınları, Ankara Antoine Roger, Milliyetçilik Kuramları, Versus Yayınları, İstanbul. Bölükbaşı, Yusuf Ziya (2020), Milliyetçilik ve Dış Politika: Türkiye’nin Kuzey Irak ve İsrail Politikalarına Teorik Bir Bakış, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi. Bölükbaşı, Yusuf Ziya (Ed) (2020), Milliyetçiliğin Coğrafyaları II, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi. Gellner, Ernest (2008), Uluslar ve Ulusçuluklar, İstanbul: Hil Yayınları. Gültekingil, Murat ve Bora, Tanıl (Ed) (2009), Modern Türkiye’de Siyasi Düşünce: Milliyetçilik, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. Hobsbawm, Eric J. (2010), 1780’den Günümüze Milletler ve Milliyetçilik, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yayınları. Milliyetçilik Araştırmaları Dergisi, I, II, III ve IV. Sayılar. Smith, Anthony D. (2010), Milli Kimlik, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları. Smith, Anthony D. (2002), Ulusların Etnik Kökeni, Ankara: Dost Kitabevi. Yücel, Gökberk (Ed) (2019), Milliyetçiliğin Coğrafyaları, Ankara: A Kitap.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems.	1
2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods.	1
3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself.	1
4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	1
5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.	1
6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.	1
7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.	1
8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences.	1
9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations.	1
10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.	1
11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	1	10
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting	2	2
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	10
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	10
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		102
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3