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| 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 | ||