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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Doctorate's Degree
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Department / Program
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Political Science and International Relations (PhD)
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The purpose of this course is to have Ph.D. students
- What the regime types are (as the baseline of the course),
- The course and factors of regime transformation in the Middle East,
- The foreign incursion on the way to encourage or hinder any regime type in the Middle East,
- Future prospects regarding regime changes and challenges in the Middle East.
Each student will draft a paper on the identified question of every week, prior to the class.
Papers will be 700-900 words in length.
The curriculum is in English. Turkish papers and discussions will not be accepted.
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Course Content
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The course will cover a wide range of themes those appear to be factors of shaping the currencies of the Middle East. In this sense inputs on varying aspects will be discussed to earth out the Middle East policies. The student need to (1) know the historical discourse and roots of the Middle East politics, (2) understand, search and analyze the Middle East politics within an academic frame, and (3) present his/her thoughts pending to the theme of the week.
(!!!) Discussions will be built on the findings of Ph.D. nominees based on their readings and drafted weekly papers. If you are not prepared for the discussions, please be prepared to have your attendance grading lowered.
Each student will draft a paper on the identified question of every week, prior to the class. (!!!) Discussions will be built on the findings of the students based on their readings and drafted weekly papers. Papers will be 700-900 words in length.
The curriculum is in English. Turkish papers and discussions will not be accepted.
There will be a mid-term examination at the 8th week. You will write an essay at home and turn it in at the 9th week. (1000-1200 words)
Students are required to draft a term paper as an academic essay, which will be counted as final exam sheet. The essay will be 5000-7000 words in length and must be based on research. Each student will present his/her essay after 12th week and turn in the essay at the 15th week.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Lecture, discussion-based lecture, seminar.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. Murat Aslan
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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It will be given during the lesson.
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Course Notes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to realize PY-1 Fundamental Concepts and Theories, PY-4 Multi-disciplinary study, PY-5 Independent study, PY-6 Assume responsibility.
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