Information Package / Course Catalogue
Türkiye–africa Relations
Course Code: SBUI640
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 aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the political and socio-economic conditions of Africa and to examine Türkiye–Africa relations.

Course Content

The course covers the main dynamics of Türkiye–Africa relations, their historical background, and the future prospects of these relations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To acquire general knowledge about African countries.
2.To gain knowledge of the history of colonialism in Africa.
3.To learn the main parameters of Türkiye–Africa relations.
4.To understand the development of relations between Türkiye and Africa.
5.To analyze the future potential of Türkiye–Africa relations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ermağan, İsmail et al. (Eds.) (2024). Dünya Siyasetinde Afrika-10. Ankara: Nobel Publishing.
2.Söylemez, İsmail, B. Betül Ekici. (Eds.) (2022). Afrika Ülke Profili-1. Malatya: İnönü Uni. Publishing.
3.Sıvış, Efe, Hasan Aydın. (Eds.) (2024). Türkiye-Afrika İlişkileri: 50 Soruda. İstanbul: Altınbaş Uni. Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Course Overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
General Information on Africa
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Effects of Colonialism
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Slave Trade and Europe’s Impact on Africa
Week 5 - Theoretical
Africa in the Twentieth Century
Week 6 - Theoretical
Africa’s International Relations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ottoman–Africa Relations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Türkiye–Africa Relations during the Republican Era
Week 9 - Theoretical
Contemporary Türkiye–Africa Relations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Political Relations between Türkiye and Africa
Week 11 - Theoretical
Economic Relations between Türkiye and Africa
Week 12 - Theoretical
Security Relations between Türkiye and Africa
Week 13 - Theoretical
The Future of Türkiye–Africa Relations
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
3
5
4
4
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026