Issues in Turkish Politics
- Course Code:
- 15 340 0076
- Unit value:
- 0.5
- Year of study:
- Year 3
This course will consider not only the key political issues, processes and dynamics in the history of the Turkish Republic, but also contemporary trends and developments in Turkish politics.  Keeping students’ attention and focus on their respective topic throughout the term, this will give each in-depth knowledge of an important aspect of Turkish politics, and, at the same time, improve their skills and abilities to conduct research, organise findings, evaluate the literature critically and present their ideas and arguments in both oral and written form. All student papers will be distributed to the class at the end of the term to enhance the understanding of the students on the specific issues covered during the course and to encourage their further engagement in studying Turkish politics.
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course
The main objective of the course is to provide students at undergraduate level with an understanding of Turkish politics with an awareness of both historical evolution and contemporary issues.
- An overview of the political history of the Turkish Republic will be made with special emphasis on the important issues and developments, as well as personages, of the periods under examination.
- Contemporary issues, processes and debates of Turkish politics will be examined more closely, again with considerable attention to their historical background, but at the same time with projections about their future course.
Method of assessment
Assessment is 60% coursework, 30% unseen examination and 10% seminar participation.
