SBUZ301 Theories of International Relations

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR.
Code SBUZ301
Name Theories of International Relations
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Semester 5. 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 C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The course aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in international relations and to explore new thinking in IR theory.

Course Content

This course focuses on main theories, major debates and main issues in International Relations.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Identifies major theories, debates and issues in IR.
LO02 Will be able to critically analyze the existing schools of thought in IR.
LO03 Will be able to explore new thinking in IR theory
LO04 Will be able to employ IR theory in the analysis of current events in international relations.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction: IR as an academic discipline Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations
2 Main debates in IR Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 1
3 Diversity of IR Theory Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.1
4 Realism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.2
5 Neorealism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 2
6 Liberalism I Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3
7 Liberalism II Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3
8 English School Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.4
9 MIDTERM EXAM Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations
10 Social Constructivism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.8
11 Marxism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.5
12 Critical Theory Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 6
13 Postmodernism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.7
14 Feminist IR theory Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 9
15 Post-colonialism Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations
16 Review
17 Review


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 22 22
Final Exam 1 32 32
Total Workload (Hour) 138
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,52
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 14.05.2025 10:11