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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MIDDLE EAST POLITICS INR208 4 8 3+0 3.0 6.0


General Information
Language of Instruction English
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Optional
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 25
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 25
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The objectives of this cource unit are to give the students 1. An idea about the Middle East region in general and the Middle Eastern countries in particular. 2. Information about the main conflicts between the Muslims, Christians and the Jews in the region. 3. An idea about the Sunni-Shia differences, Arab socialism, Arab nationalism, Baathism, Nasserism. 4. The main developments and crisis in the region like Arab-Israel Wars, Oil Embargos, Iran Islamic Revolution, civil wars, 1991 Gulf War, 2011 Arab Uprisings as well as the bilateral relations of the Middle Eastern countries.
Contents of the Course Unit 1. Introduction to the Course: Definition of the Middle East: 1- (pp. 1-18) 2. The Emergence of the Modern Middle Eastern States and Interest Shown by Countries Outside the Region: 1- (pp. 19-37) 2-(pp. 5-22; 230-242) 3. The Christian Element and Lebanon: 1-(pp. 129-132); 3-(pp. 373-396) 4. The Jewish Element and Israel: 1- (pp.110-120); 3- (pp. 239-272) 5. Arab-Israeli Wars, Palestine and Camp David Accords: 1- (pp. 110-120); 3- (pp. 345-368) 6. The Muslim Element in the Region: The Sunni-Shia Differences and Alawits: 1- (pp. 254-256); 3- (pp.24-33; 217-238) 7. Main Movements in the Region: Arab Nationalism, Arab Socialism, Baathism, Nasserism: 1- (pp. 50-72); 2-(pp. 56-72) 8. Iran and the Islamic Revolution: 3- (pp. 423-450) 9. Oil Embargos: 3- (pp. 451-472) 10. Iraq and the 1991 Gulf War: 3- (pp. 473-498) 11. Reasons and Consequences of the 2011 Uprisings in the Region: 4- (pp. 63-79)
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Middle East is one of the more important regions of the world. Its importance comes from its location and the oil and natural gas that it owns. For many years because of the reasons above the international actors used to deal with the region and international conflict emerged because of the hegomony struggle. Now the region continued to be an area of conflict and the global and regional actors are showing interest for their own benefit. As the international relations discipline covers the issues such as war, peace, national interest, collaboration etc. the course unit will give students a broder perspective to understand the international isues and global impact of the events in the region

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 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
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Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction to the Course: Definition of the Middle East: Middle East 1 notes.
Middle East 1
2 The Emergence of the Modern Middle Eastern States and Interest Shown by Countries Outside the Region: 1- (pp. 19-37) 2-(pp. 5-22; 230-242)
2. State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East - Roger Owen - 3rd edition (2004)
3 The Christian Element and Lebanon: 1-(pp. 129-132); 3-(pp. 373-396
3. A History of the Modern Middle East, William L Cleveland, Martin Bunton -Fourth Edition-Westview Press (2008)
4 The Jewish Element and Israel: 1- (pp.110-120); 3- (pp. 239-272)
4. The 2011 Uprisings
5 Arab-Israeli Wars, Palestine and Camp David Accords: 1- (pp. 110-120); 3- (pp. 345-368) No file found
6 The Muslim Element in the Region: The Sunni-Shia Differences and Alawits: 1- (pp. 254-256); 3- (pp. 24-33; 217-238) No file found
7 Midterm Exam No file found
8 Main Movements in the Region: Arab Nationalism, Arab Socialism, Baathism, Nasserism: 1- (pp. 50-72); 2-(pp. 56-72) No file found
9 Iran and the Islamic Revolution: 3- (pp. 423-450) No file found
10 Iran and the Islamic Revolution: 3- (pp. 423-450); Oil Embargos: 3- (pp. 451-472) No file found
11 Oil Embargos: 3- (pp. 451-472) No file found
12 Iraq and the 1991 Gulf War: 3- (pp. 473-498) No file found
13 Reasons and Consequences of the 2011 Uprisings in the Region: 4- (pp. 63-79) No file found
14 Final Exam No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
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MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes
Middle East 1
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Middle East 4
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Middle East 6
Middle East 7
Middle East 8
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Comprehend the political science theories and practices. X
2 Comprehend the theories and practices of international relations. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Prepare reports according to academic and professional expectations. X
2 Relate the concepts of political science and international relations with the concepts of other disciplines. X
Practical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Respond with an environmental conscience to the issues relating to the discipline. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Follow the new theoretical approaches in the discipline. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Communicate in mother tongue and at least one foreign language. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Use scientific research methods in an efficient manner and with respect to academic norms. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
 Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to: 		PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities		 Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 20
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 4 % 20
Presentation of Report 1 % 10
Homework Assessment 1 % 10
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 1 % 40
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 8 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 8 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 9 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)		 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 0
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
 Duration
(hours, h)		 Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 0 0
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 0 0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 4 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 0
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 0
Workload (h) / 25.5 0.0
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6.0

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