Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Political History II ULUS104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Distanr education
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Celil BOZKURT
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Celil BOZKURT (Bahar)
Goals To provide the students with the basic knowledge about the 20th century political history of the world.
Course Content World political history from the beginning of the 20th century to the present
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Will be able to explain the basic issues about the war and the process
2 Will be able to explain World Order, World War II, Cold War, Blockage and Softening
3 Distinguish the characteristics of the Second Cold War
4 Evaluate the end of the Cold War
5 Will have the knowledge and skills to explain the Globalization and the New World Order resulting from the End of the Cold War.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic elements affecting the interwar period
2. Week Locarno and the period of destruction
3. Week Hitler era, Italian invasion of Abyssinia and Spanish Civil War
4. Week Middle East and Arab nationalism
5. Week Turkish nationalism
6. Week The Second World War
7. Week US policy and entry into war
8. Week The Cold War
9. Week Pressure on Turkey
10. Week Turning the Cold War into a conflict in the Far East
11. Week Turning the Cold War into a conflict in the Far East
12. Week Departure to multicenter
13. Week Basic issues of my softening period
14. Week Conflicts of the softening period
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and grasp their details.
2 Having the knowledge of international relations, diplomatic history, law, international law, economics, public administration, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of international relations
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of international relations and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
5 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
6 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why
7 Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international relations and translate them into teamwork activities.
8 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
9 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
10 Being able to present opinions as to current issues in international relations, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Oral SANDER, Political History (1918-1990)
  • Rıfat UÇAROL, Political History (1789-2014)
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 40 40
Quiz 1 11 11
Final 1 60 60
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0