POLS420 Selected Topics in International Relations II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code POLS420
Name Selected Topics in International Relations II
Term 2019-2020 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 (Bahar) (A Group) ()


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

Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
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

Update Time: 14.05.2025 10:02