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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of History
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03361011 Middle East Problems 3 Spring 6 2+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Yusuf KÜÇÜKDAĞ C-229 [email protected] 7647
Course Content
The definition of the Middle East concept and geographical boundaries, geopolitical characteristics of the Middle East, its history extending from past to present, the countries that make up the Middle East, socio-cultural and economic structure of the Middle East, political and ideological currents in the Middle East, serious problems in the Middle East, Turkey's relations with the countries of the Middle East, its politics of the Middle East. important projects of Turkey and in response of its neighbors.
Objectives of the Course
It examines the past and present situation of the concept of the Middle East.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P10 To have general knowledge about the history of different nations living in different parts of the world, especially in Europe. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To be able to explain basic information about the history of different nations. P.10.2 1
O2 To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. P.10.3 1
O3 To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. P.10.4 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Definition of Middle East Concept and Geographical Boundaries
2 Geopolitical Characteristics of the Middle East, Its History Extending From Past To Present
3 The Countries That Make Up The Middle East
4 Socio-cultural and Economic Structure of the Middle East
5 Political and Ideological Cases in the Middle East
6 Major Issues in the Middle East
7 The Middle East in the Decline of the Ottoman State
8 Arab Nationalism and the Middle East
9 Middle East Politics of England and France
10 World War II and the Middle East: Palestine and Israel
11 Arab-Israel War
12 Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War
13 Turkey's relations with the Countries of the Middle East, Its Politics of the Middle East
14 Important Projects of Turkey and in Response of Its Neighbors
Textbook or Material
Resources Ortadoğu Analizi, Caner SANCAKTAR, Hasret ÇOMAK, Beta Yayınları, 2014.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 14 14
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 3 10 30
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 3 10 30
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P10
O1 To be able to explain basic information about the history of different nations. 5
O2 To be able to express the history of different nations in general terms. 5
O3 To be able to analyze the history of different nations in detail and develop a comprehensive understanding. 5