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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | POLZ102 |
| Name | Introduction to International Relations |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Bu ders, öğrencileri UI kavramları kullanarak günümüz uluslararası ilişkilerinde yaşanan gelişmeleri anlayıp analiz edebilecek yeteneklerle donatmayı hedeflemektedir
Course Content
Bu derste, öğrenciler Uluslararası İlişkilerin (UI) bir bilim dalı olarak ortaya çıkışı, evrimi, aktörleri, temel kavram ve ilgi alanları ile tanışıp uluslararası ilişkilerde söz konusu olan kuramsal yaklaşımlar, savaş, barış, işbirliği, güvenlik, terörizm, kalkınma, uluslararası kuruluşlar, başlıca küresel sorunlar gibi konuları inceleyeceklerdir
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe the basic concepts and issues of international relations. |
| LO02 | Describe the main actors of global politics. |
| LO03 | Understand the birth and evolution of the International Relations as a discipline. |
| LO04 | Describe the main theoretical approaches in international relations |
| LO05 | Understand the critical approaches in International Relations. |
| LO06 | Understand the basic security issues in ınternational security. |
| LO07 | Discuss the role and importance of ınternational organizations in international politics. |
| LO08 | After a basic introduction to international law, students learn about the concept of humanitarian intervention and various debates about its theoretical and practical applications. |
| LO09 | Learn about the types, role, purpose and functions of the international organizations. |
| LO10 | Learn about the foundation and historical development of the United Nations. |
| LO11 | Learn the basic topics and general debates in international political economy. |
| LO12 | Learn about the role of the international financial institutions in global politics. |
| LO13 | To be able to learn and understand the main global problems. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 2 | Introducing International Relations (IR) | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 3 | Historical Context | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 4 | Theories of IR: Realism and Liberalism | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 5 | Theories of IR: Critical Approaches | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 6 | International Security | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 7 | Terrorism | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | International Law | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 10 | Intl Organizations and the United Nations | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 11 | Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 12 | Global Economy | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 13 | Global Problems: Poverty and Development | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 14 | Future of Global Politics | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 15 | Recap the semester | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||