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TRH4028@2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of HISTORY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Hikmet ÖKSÜZ
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Uğur Üçüncü
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The primary aim of this course is to familiarize students with the development of Turkish foreign policy and the factors that shaped its current foreign policy approach, emphasizing Türkiye's membership in international organizations and its national interests. Another aim is to understand the fundamental issues in Turkish foreign policy, the transformation of Turkish foreign policy in the face of regional problems, and how Türkiye influences the resolution or non-resolution of these problems.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : They will understand the foundations, key issues, and turning points of Turkish foreign policy.11,
LO - 2 : They will be familiar with the historical processes of change and development that have shaped the political and diplomatic structure of present-day Turkiye.3 - 41,
LO - 3 : Through their reading and research in their respective fields, they will acquire knowledge and interpretation that will offer them diverse perspectives.61,
LO - 4 : By examining Turkish foreign policy within its historical context, they will reach a level where they can conduct research, make assessments, and present findings on the subject.5 - 91,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
This book examines the fundamental aspects of Turkish foreign policy from political, historical, and diplomatic perspectives. It also evaluates, from a historical perspective, the political, economic, and diplomatic factors that have shaped the current political structure in Türkiye's immediate geographical region.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to the course and presentation of resources.
 Week 2The foundations of Turkish foreign policy: Key parameters, the historical background of Turkish foreign policy, and its connections to the Ottoman period.
 Week 3Turkish Foreign Policy During the Atatürk Era
 Week 4Turkish Foreign Policy between 1945-1960: American Influence
 Week 5
 Week 6Turkish Foreign Policy in the 1960s: An Effort to Preserve Identity
 Week 7Turkish Foreign Policy between 1980-2000
 Week 8Turkish Foreign Policy During the AKP Era: From West to East
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10The US and NATO: Observations on the Cold War
 Week 11The European Union: A Look at Europe in the 70s and Beyond
 Week 12Russia and Türkiye: Living Together
 Week 13The Middle East: Desert and Oil
 Week 14The Balkans: A Thousand Hills, A Thousand Nations
 Week 15The Caucasus and the Black Sea: A New Playing Field
 Week 16End-of-Term Exam
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 08.04.2026 40 Dakika 50
End-of-term exam 16 05.06.2026 40 Dakika 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 1 6
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 7 2 14
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load120