Turkish Political Life II
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Content
Objective
The aim of this course is to analyze the political life in modern Republic of Turkey from 1960 till 2007.
Course Content
Introduction
The coup of 27 May the judgement of the Democrat party members
The presidency of Cemal Gürsel and the consolidation of new democracy
Adalet Partisi as the successor of DP and the elections of 1965
12 March Interval Regime the elections of 1973
The government under AP and CHP, the government of National Front
The government of 12 September The particularities of 1982 Constitution
The presidency under the constitution of 1982
The return to democracy the rise of Anavatan Partisi
The presidency of Turgut Özal
The coalition of DYP-SHP under ANAP
The presidency of Süleyman Demirel the problem of DEP representatives
The elections of 1995-1999, the rise of political Islam
The problems of 28 February
The government of AKP the evolution of political atmosphere
Course Learning Outcomes
The student understands the dynamics of the transformation to multipartite system in Turkey.
The student defines the constitution of democracy in modern Turkey.
Teaching and Learning Methods
discussion about articles, making presentations,
References
Rıdvan Akın, Türk Siyasal Tarihi 1908-2000, XII Levha Yayınları, Türkiye'de Çok Partili Siyasi Hayata Geçiş ve Demokrat Parti İktidarı 1945-1960, TBMM'nin XXII. Dönemi'nde Akp İktidarı 2002-2007, Gaziden Günümüze Cumhurbaşkanlığı
Sina Akşin, ed. Siyasal Tarih, Türkiye Tarihi C. V 1995-2003, Bugünkü Türkiye 1980-2**3
Mete Tunçay, Siyasi Tarih, Çağdaş Türkiye Tarihi C. IV 1908-1980
Tarık Zafer Tunaya, Türkiye'de Siyasi Partiler 1859-1952
Metin Toker, Demokrasimizin İsmet Paşalı Yılları, İnönü'nün Son Başbakanığı 1961-1965
Taha Parla, Türkiye'nin Siyasal Rejimi
Doğu Perinçek, Osmanlı'dan Bugüne Toplum ve Devlet
Ergun Özbudun, Contemporary Turkish Politics: Challenges to Democratic Consolidation
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | The coup of 27 May the judgement of the Democrat party members |
| 3 | The presidency of Cemal Gürsel and the consolidation of new democracy |
| 4 | Adalet Partisi as the successor of DP and the elections of 1965 |
| 5 | 12 March Interval Regime the elections of 1973 |
| 6 | The government under AP and CHP, the government of National Front |
| 7 | The government of 12 September |
| 8 | The particularities of 1982 Constitution |
| 9 | The presidency under the constitution of 1982 |
| 10 | The return to democracy the rise of Anavatan Partisi |
| 11 | The presidency of Turgut Özal |
| 12 | The presidency of Süleyman Demirel the problem of DEP representatives elections of 1995-1999, the rise of political Islam |
| 13 | The problems of 28 February |
| 14 | The government of AKP the evolution of political atmosphere |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 2 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 40 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 1 | 60 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |
ECTS
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assignments | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Presentation | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 160 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 6.40 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||