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Nationalism and Ethnic Groups in the Balkans

Course Code	: SBUI617
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

The course aims at analyzing the ethnic conflicts in the Balkan region within the frame of nationalism theories and comprehending the position of the Balkans in the international arena.

Course Content

Assessing the general view of the ethnic and cultural structure of the Balkan peninsula and examining the historical background of the problems of the region.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	To be able to get historical, geographical, ethnic, and political knowledge about the Balkan peninsula.
2.	To be able to analyze the ethnic conflicts and peace dynamics in the region.
3.	To be able to analyse the power struggles on the Balkans.
4.	To be able to analyse the current issues in the region.
5.	To be able to analyse the cooperation opportunities in the region.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Wachtel, A. B. (2009). Dünya Tarihinde Balkanlar. İstanbul: Doğan Kitap
2.	Mazower, M. (2000). The Balkans : A Short History. New York: Modern Library.
3.	Todorova, M. (2015). Balkanlar’ı Tahayyül Etmek. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları.
4.	Karpat, K. (2012). Balkanlarda Osmanlı Mirası ve Milliyetçilik. İstanbul: Timaş Yayınları.
5.	Özkırımlı, U. (2008). Milliyetçilik Kuramları Eleştirel Bir Bakış. Ankara: Doğu Batı Yayınları.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction

Week 2 - Theoretical

The Balkan region

Week 3 - Theoretical

Theories of nationalism and nationalism in the Balkans

Week 4 - Theoretical

World wars and the Balkans

Week 5 - Theoretical

The Balkans in the Cold War era

Week 6 - Theoretical

Greek nationalism

Week 7 - Theoretical

Bulgarian nationalism

Week 8 - Theoretical

Macedonian nationalism

Week 9 - Theoretical

Croatian nationalism

Week 10 - Theoretical

Serbian nationalism

Week 11 - Theoretical

Albanian nationalism

Week 12 - Theoretical

Current issues in the Balkans

Week 13 - Theoretical

The impact of the European Union integration process on nationalism and ethnic conflict in the Balkans

Week 14 - Theoretical

Review

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final Exam

Week 16 - Final Exam

Final Exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	4	3	98
Midterm Examination	1	10	1	11
Final Examination	1	15	1	16
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7
OÇ-1	4	5	5	5	4	4	4
OÇ-2	3	5	5	4	4	3	5
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
OÇ-4	4	5	4	5	5	5	5
OÇ-5	5	5	3	3	5	5	5

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