PS&I: Turkey (L3014)
Political Systems and Issues: Turkey
Module L3014
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Turkey is a country that has been characterised by a downward trend towards authoritarianism and has received extensive attention in the past decades for various reasons such as the process to negotiate its access to the EU, the Gezi protests, the recent military coup, the Kurdish issue, its role in the migration crisis and its foreign policy. These issues are the outcomes of the country’s turbulent political history and current internal dynamics which have been shaped by a volatile and deeply fragmented social and political environment.
The module’s main objective is to analyse the origins and consequences of the political, social and cultural dynamics that develop within Turkish politics. In doing so, we will be looking at the country’s political regime, electoral system, parties and voters, civil society and its relationship with external actors.
Module learning outcomes
Illustrate in-depth knowledge of the Turkish historical framework and how this has shaped Modern Turkish politics
Demonstrate an appreciation of the conflictual dynamics that characterize the socio-political environment of the country (with a focus on actors, institutions, and processes).
Develop an understanding of the contemporary challenges Turkey faces both domestically and internationally
Critically evaluate and analyse academic research on Turkey as well as develop well informed and compelling arguments in respect to key topics covered in the module.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
/profiles/341320
Dr Stavroula Chrona
Convenor, Assess convenor
/profiles/226073
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.