Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Russia and China Analysis ULUS401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Gökmen KILIÇOĞLU (Güz)
Goals With the end of the Cold War, the Central Asian and Caucasian regions became a region to be considered in world politics because of their energy resources and geopolitical position. Turkey's historical region, it is essential to deal with the region due to linguistic and religious relations. In this context, students are expected to give a comprehensive overview of this region. Students will learn the geostrategic importance of the region, energy resources, policies of the big states, socio-economic characteristics of the region.  
Course Content Central Asian States
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learns the geopolitical importance of Central Asia
2 Examine the processes of stateization, nationalization and democratization of regional states
3 Examine the regional policies of the big states comparatively
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Independence of the Central Asian Region and Russia's Approach
2. Week Geostrategic Importance of Central Asia
3. Week Energy Resources and Pipelines Projects
4. Week Process of Nationalization, Nationalization and Democratization  
5. Week Role of Religion and Regional Conflicts
6. Week Foreign Policy Understanding of Central Asian States
7. Week US Central Asian Policy
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Russia's Central Asian Policy
10. Week China's Central Asian Policy
11. Week Iran's Central Asian Policy
12. Week Turkey's Central Asia Policy  
13. Week European Union's Central Asian Policy
14. Week Final Exam
*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
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.
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
PY1 2 2 2
PY2 1 1 1
PY3 2 2 2
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Güner Özkan, M. Turgut Demirtepe, Uluslararası Sistemde Orta Asya Dış Politika ve Güvenlik, USAK, Ankara 2013
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Gökmen KILIÇOĞLU Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. Gökmen KILIÇOĞLU Final 60.00
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