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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS420 |
| Name | Selected Topics in International Relations II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | 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 the course is to explain how the logic and concepts work in international relations and to show how they are selected to analyze (as an introduction level) at graduate courses.
Course Content
The selected topics may vary each year according to the interest subjects of students and to the new emerging perspectives in international relations.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Follow the political, social, and economic processes in the world in detail. |
| LO02 | Examines different approaches and solutions produced for differing crises in international relations. |
| LO03 | To interpret current developments thanks to the objective information learned on international relations. |
| LO04 | Recognizes current international problems. |
| LO05 | To have knowledge about the sources of current international problems. |
| LO06 | Communicates effectively with stakeholders in working life. |
| LO07 | Expresses his/her thoughts and suggestions in writing. |
| LO08 | Communicate their thoughts and suggestions verbally. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information About Course Content and Methodology | None | |
| 2 | Methodology: Behaviorist approach | Reading assignment | |
| 3 | Identity, Nationalism, the State and the System | Reading assignment | |
| 4 | Economy: Poverty and development | Reading assignment | |
| 5 | Psychology: Perception and misperception in International Relations | Reading assignment | |
| 6 | History and Politics: According to that years' elections, the elections, the dynamics of that country and political parties | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 7 | International Organizations and Security | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | |
| 9 | Behaviouralism and War Theories | Reading assignment | |
| 10 | Civil war and their causes | Reading assignment | |
| 11 | Law: Intervention concept in international relations | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 12 | History and Politics: According to that years' elections, the elections, the dynamics of that country and political parties II | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 13 | Security and Securitization | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 14 | Case study: Afghanistan in the 20th and 21st centuries I | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 15 | Case study: Afghanistan in the 20th and 21st centuries II | Reading assignment, homework | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | ||