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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS420 |
| Name | Selected Topics in International Relations II |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to analyze the predominant issues that are observed in international relations.
Course Content
Globalization, the demise of the Soviet Union and its effects, identity-nationalism, historiography and international relations, changing security perceptions, use of force according to the United Nations, terrorism and human rights, migration, asylum, statelessness, economic dependency, energy security, water problem, nuclear issues, environmental problems, etc.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyse the international contemporary issues and their sources. |
| LO02 | Follow the political, social, and economic processes in the world in detail. |
| LO03 | It examines different approaches and solutions produced for differing crises in international relations |
| LO04 | Expresses his / her thoughts and suggestions in written and oral form and communicate effectively within the work life. |
| LO05 | To interpret current developments thanks to the objective information learned on international relations. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information About Course Content and Methodology | None | |
| 2 | The end of the Cold War | Reading assignment | |
| 3 | Identity, Nationalism, the State and the System | Reading assignment | |
| 4 | The discipline of Political History and its evolution | Reading assignment | |
| 5 | Security and Securitization | Reading assignment | |
| 6 | The problem of using force according to UN system | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 7 | International Organizations and Security | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Behaviouralism and War Theories | Reading assignment | |
| 10 | Terrorism, Cyber Terrorism and Human Rights | Reading assignment | |
| 11 | European Union and Security | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 12 | Asylum and Statelessness | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 13 | Economic Dependence, Center and Periphery | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 14 | Energy Security | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 15 | Water Problem | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 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 | 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 | ||