This course aims at contributing to the ability of students to understand dynamics of Turkish foreign policy in the recent era. The end target is to develop an analytical and critical perspective on the ideas, discourses, institutions, actors, interactions and the processes in Turkish foreign policy. The course begins with a focus on foreign policy analysis and the fundamentals of Turkish foreign policy. It proceeds with further discussion on the style of Turkish diplomacy, regional and international dimensions of foreign policy. It has a specific section on the discussions for revisiting foreign policy and concludes with a general assessment and future perspective.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Principle Sources
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Foreign Policy Analysis
Verbal lecture, Presentation
2. Week
Principles of Turkish Foreign Policy
Verbal lecture, Presentation
3. Week
Turkey’s Humanitarian Diplomacy
Verbal lecture, Presentation
4. Week
Turkey’s Regional Engagements I: Balkans
Verbal lecture, Presentation
5. Week
Turkey’s Regional Engagements II: Middle East and Gulf Region
Verbal lecture, Presentation
6. Week
Turkey’s Regional Engagements III: Eurasia
Verbal lecture, Presentation
7. Week
Midterm
Exam
8. Week
Turkey’s International Engagements
Verbal lecture, Presentation
9. Week
Turkey’s Global Engagements
Verbal lecture, Presentation
10. Week
Turkey’s Perspective on Global Governance
Verbal lecture, Presentation
11. Week
Turkish Foreign Policy Revisited
Verbal lecture, Presentation
12. Week
What Went Wrong- I?
Verbal lecture, Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
What Went Wrong-II?
Verbal lecture, Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
Global Trade, European Union and Turkey
Verbal lecture, Presentation, Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
20
Project(s)
1
10
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understand the theoretical structure of foreign trade models and the economic effects of foreign trade policy.
LO-2
Establishes the link between foreign trade and income distribution.
LO-3
Analyze foreign trade policy instruments and their economic effects.
LO-4
Examine the balance of payments table.
LO-5
By analyzing the current global policies and trade policies applied in Turkey may propose.
