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Course Code: 
PA 302
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Application: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 

This course's aim is to provide an understanding of Turkish democracy, Turkish politics, and the democratization process. The target of the course, the ability of a solid grasp of these subjects will help you better understand the underlying reasons for the structure of the Turkish political system and Turkish democracy.

Course Content: 

This course will serve as an introduction to Turkish politics and the democratization process. We will focus on major themes before the 1980 Military Coups. We will examine the key components of “politics” in the Turkish political system, including passing to democracy,  political parties, elections, constitutions, electoral participation, civil-military relations, military coups, and interventions. A solid grasp of these subjects will help you better understand the underlying reasons for the structure of the Turkish political system and Turkish democracy.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Assessments Methods
 Trace the history and development of democracy in Turkey; 1,3,5 1,2,3 A
Analyze the roots of the Turkish political system and criticize the failure of democracy 1,3,5 1,2,3 A
Describe Turkish political culture and values and discuss their connection to social and demographic characteristics 1,3,5 1,2,3 A
Explain the role of political parties, elections, and constitutions in the Turkish political system 1,3,5 1,2,3 A
Compare the major ideological differences between the parties 1,3,5 1,2,3 A

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Meeting&Talk about the course responsibilities  
2 Review of the Turkish social, economic and politic view before 80 Military Coup  
3 70s in Turkey, 73 and 77 General Elections  
4 Kariyer Haftası
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
5 The Economic Stability Program of 24 January 1980
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
6 12 September 1980 Military Coup and 1982 Constitution
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
7 83 and 87 General Elections
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
8 1991 General Elections and End of the ANAP Power
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
9 Mid-term exam  
10 1999 General Elections
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
11 Holiday (23 April)  
12 Establishment of AKP and 2002 Elections
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
13 2002, 2007 and 2011 General Elections
Documentary:12 Eylül
 
14 Review of the Turkish Democracy and its Basic Tensions  
15 General Review   
16 Final Exam   

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook 1. Karpat, Kemal H., Türk Siyasi Hayatı, Timaş Yay., 3. Baskı, 2012, İstanbul
2. Karpat, Kemal H., Türk Demokrasi Tarihi, Afa Yay., 1996, İstanbul
3. Ahmad Feroz, Demokrasi Sürecinde Türkiye, Hil Yay., 1996, İstanbul
Additionnal Resources 4. Ataay, Faruk, 12 Mart’tan 12 Eylül’e Kriz Kıskacındaki Türk Siyaseti ve 1978-1979 CHP Hükümeti,2007
5. Ataay, Faruk, Neoliberalizm ve Devletin Yeniden Yapılandırılması,2007
6. Akın Rıdvan, Türk Siyasal Tarihi, 1908-2000, Levha Yay.,2010, İstanbul
7. 12 Eylül Belgeseli (Can Dündar)

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Documents

 

 

Assignments

 

Exams

Midterm and Final

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm

1

40

Final 

1

50

Attendance 

1

10

Total

 

100

Contribution of final exam to overall grade

 

50

Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade

 

50

Total

 

100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
    1 2 3 4 5
1 To know the state theories and universal principles of public administration              X  
2 To know that the legal structure of Turkish public administration         X
3  Competence of analyzing the current administrative and political issues in the light of Turkey's socio-political history                                                                        X
4  Acquiring communication and leadership skills for the public, NGO and private sectors.   X      
5 To have the qualifications to develop and implement public policies at the local and national level     X    
6 Effective use of technology in the public and private sectors X        
7 An ability to analyze global and regional developments   X      

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities   Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)   14 3 42
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)   14 4 56
Mid-terms   1 3 3
         
Homework   1 10 10
Final   1 3 3
Total Workload       114
Total Workload / 25 (h)       4,56
ECTS Credit of the Course       5
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