International Politics of Central and Eastern Europe
Course Code
Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
IRD9037
International Politics of Central and Eastern Europe
3/0/0
DE
ENGLISH
4
Course Goals
The purpose of this course is to inform the undergraduate level International Relations students about the transformation and rising influence of Central and Eastern European countries in global and regional scale. Therefore, the course includes a historical background that shows the change of these countries from communism to capitalism and the effect of this change on different international and regional political organizations. In addition to that, their special relationship with the EU and Turkey will be under scrutiny.
Prerequisite(s)
-
Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
-
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cemal Ertürk
Course Assistant(s)
-
Schedule
Wednesday, 12:00-15:00, Basın Ekspres Campus A604, a.erturk@iku.edu.tr
Office Hour(s)
Thursday, 09:00-12:00, Basın Ekspres Campus B604, a.erturk@iku.edu.tr
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and Discussion
Principle Sources
Sharon L. Wolchik and Jane L. Curry (2018). Central and Eastern European Politics: From Communism and Democracy (4th edition). London: Rowman & Littlefield.
Other Sources
Lonnie Johnson (1996). Central Europe: Enemies, Neighbors, Friends. New York: Oxford University Press.
Michael J. Bradshaw and Alison Stenning (2014). East Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union: The Post-Socialist States. London: Routledge.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the Course
Lecture
2. Week
Evolution of the CEECs: From Communism to the EU and NATO (I)
Lecture and Discussion
3. Week
Evolution of the CEECs: From Communism to the EU and NATO (II)
Lecture and Discussion
4. Week
Evolution of the CEECs: From Communism to the EU and NATO (III)
Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
CEECs and the EU (I)
Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
CEECs and the EU (II)
Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Country Study: Poland and Hungary
Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Mid-Term Week
Exam
9. Week
Mid-Term Week
Exam
10. Week
Country Study: Bulgaria and Romania
Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
Country Study: Czech Republic and Slovakia
Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
Country Study: Balkans
Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
Country Study: Ukraine
Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
CEECs and Turkey
Lecture and Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Project(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To inform students about the role of Central and Eastern European countries in International Relations
LO-2
To inform students about the domestic political dynamics of the Central and Eastern European countries
LO-3
To possess the necessary analysis skills for understanding the historical transformation of Central and Eastern European countries.
LO-4
To inform students about the candidacy and membership relationship between Central and Eastern European countries and the EU
LO-5
To possess necessary analysis skills for investigating the relationship between Central and Eastern European countries and Turkey
