General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IRL302
Course Title:	Turkish Foreign Policy-II
Course Semester:	6. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 5
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	Historical Overview: Provide a comprehensive historical overview of Turkish foreign policy from the late Ottoman period to the present day. Geopolitical Analysis: Investigate the geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics that shape Turkish foreign policy. Policy Evaluation: Analyze the impact of domestic political changes on Turkey's foreign policy decisions. Regional Relations: Evaluate Turkey's foreign relations with key regions such as the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. Global Context: Understand Turkey's role and strategies within international organizations like NATO, the EU, and the UN.
Course Objective:	Knowledge Acquisition: Students will be able to identify and explain major historical events and trends in Turkish foreign policy. Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to critically analyze the factors influencing Turkish foreign policy decisions. Research Skills: Students will enhance their research skills by investigating specific case studies and policy decisions. Communication: Students will improve their ability to articulate and debate foreign policy issues both in written and oral formats. Application of Theory: Students will apply theories of international relations to understand and predict Turkish foreign policy behavior.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

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

1) Theoretical - Conceptual 1) Evaulates the development of Turkey's relations with the great powers and countries in their region since 1980's 2) Understand the relationship between domestic politics and foreign politics 3) Analyze security-foreign policy relation 4) Recognize the relationship between geopolitics and foreign policy.

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)	Week 1: Introduction to Turkish Foreign Policy • Overview of the course • Key concepts and frameworks
2)	Week 2: Historical Background • Late Ottoman Empire foreign policy • Early Republican era foreign policy
3)	Week 3: Cold War Era • Turkey's alignment with the West • Relations with the Soviet Union
4)	Week 4: Post-Cold War Period • Changes in global politics • Turkey's new foreign policy directions
5)	Week 5: Relations with the Middle East • Historical ties and conflicts • Contemporary issues and alliances
6)	Week 6: Relations with Europe • EU accession process • Bilateral relations with European countries
7)	Week 7: Relations with the United States • Strategic partnership • Key issues and challenges
8)	Week 8: Relations with Russia • Historical context • Current dynamics
9)	Week 9: Relations with Central Asia • Cultural and historical connections • Economic and political interests
10)	Week 10: Turkey and International Organizations • Role in NATO • Participation in the UN and other organizations
11)	Week 11: Domestic Influences on Foreign Policy • Political parties and leadership • Public opinion and media
12)	Week 12: Economic Factors in Foreign Policy • Trade policies • Energy security
13)	Week 13: Security and Defense Policy • Military strategy • Counter-terrorism efforts
14)	Week 14: Future Directions in Turkish Foreign Policy • Emerging trends • Potential challenges and opportunities
References: Baskın Oran, Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar Cilt 2, 2002, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları Baskın Oran, Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar Cilt 3, 2013, İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları Oran, Baskın, 2010, Turkish Foreign Policy: 1919-2006, Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, ISBN: 9780874809046 0874809045 Pınar Gözen Ercan ed., Turkish Foreign Policy, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1
Program Outcomes
1) To be able to gain the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards society, social environment and self.
1) He has theoretical knowledge in the fields of international relations, politics, management, political history, economics and law. He is able to compare them and express them in writing. In the field of international relations, he follows the developments at the national, supranational and international level and knows the basic problems.
1) By using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of international relations, analyze, compare, define the data, facts and problems encountered and offer different solutions. Can use qualitative and quantitative research methods.
2) To be able to conduct individual studies in the field of International Relations.
3) To be able to use research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.
4) To be able to look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.
5) To be able to develop strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.
6) To be able to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis and can establish relationships between different social sciences.
7) To be able to express the results of analysis and research findings in various formats, especially articles, reports and presentations.
8) To be able to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.
9) 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		% 0
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		% 0
Final		% 0
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 0
total		% 0

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing	15	45
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting	15	45
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	6	12
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	7	14
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		163
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		5