Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS403 |
| Name | Current Issues in International Relations |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to examine fundamental and current problems and issues in international politics in the context of history.
Course Content
In this course basic dynamics and important events of international politics will be examined.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Further improve their comprehension and familiarity with various issues on the agenda of international relations to develop multi-perspectival as well as global approach to IR studies. |
| LO02 | Examine those issues from a critical and analytical point of view in order to grasp their complex and multi-causal nature. |
| LO03 | Develop the skill to make critical and reasoned argument. |
| LO04 | Develop the skill to use, find and evaluate the relevant sources, including academic and media material. |
| LO05 | Develop the skill to engage in discussions with the rest of co-learners as well as the lecturer |
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 |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamics of International Politics | Reading assignment | |
| 2 | Dynamics of International Politics | Reading assignment | |
| 3 | Environmental issues | Reading assignment | |
| 4 | Military issues (global, e.g. the Bush doctrine) | Reading assignment | |
| 5 | Military issues (regional, e.g. Iran's nuclear programme) - I | Reading assignment | |
| 6 | Military issues (regional, e.g. the 2003 Iraq War) - II | Reading assignment | |
| 7 | Cultural issues | Reading assignment | |
| 8 | Mid-term | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Human rights and humanitarian intervention - I | Reading assignment | |
| 10 | Human rights and humanitarian intervention - II | Reading assignment | |
| 11 | Globalization: socio-economic and political aspects - the view from the South | Reading assignment | |
| 12 | The Great Power conceptions of international order and justice: the US and Russia | Reading assignment | |
| 13 | The Great Power conceptions of international order and justice: China and India Gender issues | Reading assignment | |
| 14 | Gender Issues | Reading assignment | |
| 15 | Discourse analysis | Reading assignment | |
| 16 | Final | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Final | Studying for 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 145 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,80 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||