Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Turkish Foreign Policy I ULUS301 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. AHMET HÜSREV ÇELİK (Güz)
Goals This course aims to provide a historical analysis on Turkey's foreign policy.
Course Content Therefore, the basic content of the course so far from the establishment of the Republic of Turkey's foreign policy cases, on the basis of concepts and discussions tackles.  
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognize the basic concepts and principles of Turkish foreign policy;
2 To reach the level of analysis that can make periodic comparisons in Turkish foreign policy;
3 To be able to participate in the Turkish foreign policy in today's discussions
4 To be able to interpret Turkish foreign policy in the context of regional and international system
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General characteristics and principles of Turkish Foreign Policy
2. Week General characteristics and principles of Turkish Foreign Policy
3. Week Turkish Foreign Policy in the Atatürk Period 1923-1939
4. Week Hatay Problem
5. Week Mosul Problem
6. Week The Balkan Entity, the Sadabad Pact, the comparison of Turkish Foreign Policy between Atatürk and İsmet İnönü period
7. Week An overview
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week 2. World War Turkish Foreign Policy 1939-1945, Turkey's war policy outages
10. Week World War II Straits problem
11. Week Other policies pursued by Turkey in 2. World War
12. Week General results of World War II
13. Week Turkish Foreign Policy after the War 1946-1950
14. Week Review
*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
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 2 2 2 2
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 2 2 2 2
PY9 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ali BALCI, Türkiye Dış Politikası, İlkeler, Aktörler, Uygulamalar, Etkileşim 2013. William Hale, Türk Dış Politikası 1774- 2000, Mozaik, 2003.
  • Baskın Oran ( ed. ), Türk Dış Politikası: Kurtuluş Savaşından Bugüne Olgular, Belgeler, Yorumlar ,Cilt I ( 1919- 1980 ) , İstanbul : İletişim Yayınları, 2001.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. AHMET HÜSREV ÇELİK Vize 50.00
Doç. Dr. AHMET HÜSREV ÇELİK Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0