GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
TURKEY - GREECE - CYPRUS (OPT)/IR412
Course Title: TURKEY - GREECE - CYPRUS (OPT)
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Soyalp TAMÇELİK
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/soyalp
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  soyalp@hotmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Evaluates the main concepts, thought and data related to Turkish-Greek relations and Cyprus issue in an analitic manner.
Examines political developments in Cyprus issue analitically and chronologically.
Understands Cyprus issue in all aspects through scientific analysis.
Analyses conflictual issues in Turkish-Greek relations and events that are probable to be encountered and produces alternatives for compromise.
Makes criticism and analyses resources in accordance with methodological ways.
Conducts academic research and masters research processes.
Gains ability to be prone to team work, take initiative, develop empathy, be open to new ideas and think analitically.
Has potential and capability to develop himself/herself in the related field of career.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Introduction, explanation of the syllabus and teaching techniques,presentation of the course readings, identification of homework and exam styles
2. Week  Geopolitical and Geostrategic Importance of Cyprus
3. Week  Cyprus in the 19th Century and Transition to the British Rule
4. Week  Social Segregation and Settlements Under the British Rule
5. Week  1960 the Republic of Cyprus Regime and its Characteristics
6. Week  The Basis and Consequences of Intercommunal Conflict
7. Week  The Turkish Administrations in Cyprus (1963-1983)
8. Week  Mid-Term Examination Week
9. Week  History, Phases and Consequences of Intercommunal Talks
10. Week  Cyprus' EU Membership Process and its Consequences
11. Week  Developments in the Process of Annan Plan and Positions of Parties - 1
12. Week  Developments in the Process of Annan Plan and Positions of Parties - 2
13. Week  Developments in the Process of Annan Plan and Positions of Parties - 3
14. Week  Developments in the Process of Annan Plan and Positions of Parties - 4
15. Week  Recent Developments in the Cyprus Issue and Views of Parties
16. Week  Final Examination Week
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
   REQUIRED READINGS: Thomas W. Adams & Alvin J. Cottrell, Cyprus between East and West, Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1968; Fahir Armaoğlu, Kıbrıs Meselesi (1954-1959), Ankara, 1963; Suat Bilge, Türk – Yunan Siyasî İlişkileri: Büyük Düş, Ankara: 21. Yüzyıl Yayınları, 2000. RECOMMENDED READINGS: Süha Bölükbaşı, Barışçı Çözümsüzlük, İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2001; R. R. Denktash, The Cyprus Problem and the Remedy, Nicosia: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Press, 1992; Ümit İnatçı, Kıbrıs Sorunu Üzerine: Aldatıcı Sorunlar İkilemi Ya Da Bir Çözümsüzlüğün Anatomisi, İstanbul: Galeri Kültür Yayınları, 1995.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  N/A
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
2
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
15
1
15
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
15
2
30
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
15
15
 Final and Studying for Final
1
20
20
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
125
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Having skills and professional expertise in the field of international relations theories, political history and international lawX
2Being able to manage the disciplines of juridical sciences, sociology, history, economics etc. with the necessity of the international relations discipline by having theretical knowledge and competenceX
3Obtaining professional qualification to work at state institutions and organizations, private sector and non-governmental organizations in the field of professions that district governorship, administrative jurisdiction magistracy, diplomacy, inspectorship and expert assistantship with the advantage of accumulation of interdisciplinary knowledgeX
4Having adequate information about the regional and global institutions and organizations which dominate interntional relationsX
5Being able to comprehend the status of Turkey and other actors in international system with the help of academic, historical and factual perspectivesX
6Having information about the Middle East, Russia- Caucasus, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa regions with regards to their history, economics, sociology and strategy by analyzing international system with regional perspectiveX
7Being able to make interpretation on the progresses of international relations with respect to international lawX
8Having knowledge of the political history of XIX. and XX. century to make interpretations on contemporary international relations systemX
9Being able to apply the theories of international relations, to make analyses, to develop hypotheses and to promote solution offers in the individual, state and system levels of analysesX
10Being conscious of professional, humane and scientific ethical manners and also the principals related to these mannersX
11Being able to reach the resources and to have foreign language proficiency on the level to follow the developments related to international relations discipline and the literatureX
12Using basic computer programmes and information technologies efficiently by adhering to the principal of continuous learningX
13Being able to find solutions and having capability of preparing documents such as projects, drafts, programmes and reports for national, regional and global problems with being coherent to group actions, open-minded, having capability to take initiatives and analytical thinkingX