EAS501 SOCIETY AND CULTURE IN EURASIA
| Course Code: | 8350501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Eurasian Studies |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. PINAR KÖKSAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Course Content
This course aims at a comprehensive study of contemporary Eurasia with a special emphasis on historical and world context. Focusing upon the great transformation Eurasian societies have experienced, the course will cover the following issues: social, cultural and political effects of transition to free market economy; the rise of nationalism and ethnic cleavages; religious entities, demography, family, migration patterns and other related issues.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To be knowledgeable about the historical, economic, social, political and cultural aspects of the post-Soviet republics. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To contribute to the accumulated knowledge by conducting scientific research about the post-Soviet republics. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To participate to international projects on the Eurasian region with their inter-disciplinary points of view. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To investigate and analyze the Eurasian region with a broad perspective and updated information. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To contribute to the development of Turkey's relations with the Eurasian region. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To conduct research in their fields with ethical awareness and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To have efficient presentation skills. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution