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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLZ302 |
| Name | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
By focusing on the details of foreign policy analysis perspectives and case studies, the course aims to help students improve their analytical skill to examiene foreign policy making processes and consequences.
Course Content
This course covers foreign policy making process as well as the role of actors and internal and external factors in shaping and understanding of foreign policy making. We will examine several foreign policy analysis perspectives and cases of foreign policy behaviors.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn about the connection and relationship between Foreign Policy Analysis and IR. |
| LO02 | Understand foreign policy analysis theories and factors that affect foreign policy making. |
| LO03 | Learn different foreign policy making processes in different political systems. |
| LO04 | Learn about the role of external factors in foreign policy. |
| LO05 | Learn about the role of internal factors in foreign policy. |
| LO06 | Learn about the role of cultural factors in foreign policy. |
| LO07 | Learn about the role of media and public opinion in foreign policy. |
| LO08 | Learn about the role of individual leaders in foreign policy. |
| LO09 | Learn about the role of internal group dynamics in foreign policy. |
| LO10 | Learn about the role of organizational procedures in foreign policy. |
| LO11 | Acquire skills to comparatively analyze foreign policy cases. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Reading | |
| 2 | What is Foreign Policy How do analyze it | Reading | |
| 3 | Theoretical Perspectives: Systemic Approaches | Reading | |
| 4 | Societal Factors: Culture and Identity | Reading | |
| 5 | Societal Factors: Public Opinion | Reading | |
| 6 | Government and Political Opposition | Reading | |
| 7 | Organizational Procedures | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Decision-making: Personality | Reading | |
| 10 | Decision-making: Group Dynamics | Reading | |
| 11 | NonState Actors | Reading | |
| 12 | NonState Actors II | Reading | |
| 13 | Future of Foreign Policy Analysis | Reading | |
| 14 | Comparative Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 15 | Recap the Semester | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | ||