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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLS320 |
| Name | Geopolitics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 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
Disclosure of the concept ofgeopolitics, the staticand dynamic elements of the classicaland contemporary theoriesand theorists approach the world to teach studentsto analyze the situation of political evolution that last.
Course Content
Classic geopolitical approaches the classical period is about to begin, the process of the cold war, the Soviet hours to transfer the details of the emerging geo-political approaches, global and the regional geopolitical reviews include studies to assess the readings.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Reads and learns fundamental informations, thinks via theoretical approaches. |
| LO02 | Gains the ability to determine and solve problems. |
| LO03 | Knows about international theories |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to analytical thinking and questioning economically and politically. |
| LO05 | Gains ability to write and to research. |
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 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of the curriculum, the presentation of the course content. | The course will be given information on the proceduresand resources | |
| 2 | Geopolitics: Concept, details, elements | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 3 | Geopolitics and State | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 4 | Classic Period of Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 5 | Classic Period of Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 6 | Nazism: the implementation of geopolitical thought | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 7 | Nazism: the implementation of geopolitical thought | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Post soviet period geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 10 | New concepts and renewing a new methodical approaches | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 11 | ContemporaryTheories in Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 12 | ContemporaryTheories in Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 13 | Neo-liberal approaches to Geopolitics. | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 14 | Constructive approaches in geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 15 | Critical approaches in geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Read and understand the relevant sources-Studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Read and understand the relevant sources-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 | 5 | 70 |
| 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) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||