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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ULS 515 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MASTER)

Code: ULS 515 Course Title: THE CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL HISTORY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ABDULLAH ÖZDAĞ (abdullahozdag@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) SİNEM UCA,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to concentrate on the main developments that shape the world political history from the European Enlightenment to the end of the 20th century.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 this course examines the main developments that lead interstate relations PO-1 acquire intellectual infrastructure, which is necessary to make further research in the field of international relations.
PO-2 describe the basic facts and concepts of international relations and relate these to contemporary global issues.
PO-9 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-2 This course examines how the major economic and political developments in modern times have transformed societies and states PO-1 acquire intellectual infrastructure, which is necessary to make further research in the field of international relations.
PO-2 describe the basic facts and concepts of international relations and relate these to contemporary global issues.
PO-6 comprehend the historical background of political issues and make analytical approaches towards future.
PO-9 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
Examination
Oral Examination
LO-3 The course examines major political developments in the 20th century and ideological, economic and political changes after the Cold War PO-9 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning.
PO-10 To be able to have the awareness concerning the universality of social rights, social justice, and conservation of cultural values.
PO-21 Establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1.;
Examination
Oral Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Renaissance, Reform, Geographical Discoveries, Autocracy, Enlightenment, American Revolution, French Revolution, 1815 Vienna Congress / 1830 - 1848 Revolutions, Industrial Revolution and Its Consequences, Development of Colonialism and Imperialism, German and Italian National Union, 1856 Paris Conference / 1904-1905 Japanese - Russian War, the Soviet Revolution, Causes of world War I and II, Scientific Revolutions, Nationalism, minorities and refugees, world politics Actors, China's political and Economic policies, Turkey's Balance policy
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The first civilizations: Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Fertile Crescent, India, China Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
2 Mediterranean at First Ages:: Greek Civilization, The Rise of Rome Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
3 The Fall of Rome, the rise and spread of Islam and Christianity, Germanic kingdoms, the Byzantine Empire Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
4 Feudal Europe: Management Style, economy and religion Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
5 Transition Period: the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Protestant Revolution Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
6 The Emergence of Modern Europe: Religion Wars, 14th Louis Era, limited monarchy in the UK, new forces of Eastern and Central Europe Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
7 Age of Revolutions: America and France Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 The Industrial Revolution Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
10 The Rise of Democracy Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
11 The modern era of nationalism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
12 Modern imperialism Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
13 World War I and II: Causes and Development Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
14 the Developments in the 2*0th century era Reading assignment Lecture, discussion
15 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 History of International Relations: A Non-European Perspective – Erik Ringmar, Europe: A History By Norman Davies
Required Course instruments and materials
Fahir Armao?lu (1991) 20. Yüzy?l Siyasi Tarihi (1914-1980), Türkiye ?? Bankas? Kültür Yay?nlar?. Stephen J. Lee (1984) Aspects of European history, 1494-1789, Methuen & Co.Ltd. Andrew Pettegree (2000) Reformation World, Routledge. Eric Hobsbawm, The Age of Empire, Vintage Eric Hobsbawm, K?sa 20. Yüzyil, Everest Bask?n Oran, Türk D?? Politikas? I-II, ?leti?im Yay?nlar? William Hale, Turkish Foreign Policy, Routledge Faruk Sönmezo?lu, Türk D?? Politikas?, Der Yay?nlar? Salahi Sonyel, Türk Kurtulu? Sava?? ve D?? Politika, TTK ?aban H Çal??, Türkiye-AB ?li?kileri, Nobel Yay?nlar? Günay Göksu Özdo?an-Ayhan Kaya(der), Uluslararas? ?li?kilerde S?n?r Tan?mayan Sorunlar, Ba?lam Yay?nlar?

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 7 1 40
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 5 1 40
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 14 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 1 10 10
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 12 12
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 1 5 5
Quiz 1 8 8
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 5 25
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 9 18
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180