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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUZ302 |
| Name | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | Uzaktan 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.
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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 | Gain understanding of the foreign policy decision making and foreign policy making processes of 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 | Gain skills to analyze a particular foreign policy behavior or decision. |
| LO12 | Students acquire skills to comparatively analyze foreign policy cases. |
| LO13 | Students acquire skills to discuss and analyze the future of foreign policy analysis. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview | Reading | |
| 2 | What is Foreign Policy and How to Analyze Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 3 | Theoretical Approaches-Systemic | Reading | |
| 4 | Societal Factors: Culture and Identity | Reading | |
| 5 | Societal Factors: Public Opinion | Reading | |
| 6 | Role of Government and Political Opposition | Reading | |
| 7 | Organizational Process in Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Leaders | Reading | |
| 10 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Group Dynamics | Reading | |
| 11 | Non-State Actors | Reading | |
| 12 | Non-State Actors | Reading | |
| 13 | Future of Foreign Policy Analysis | Reading | |
| 14 | Comparative Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 15 | Recap the Semester | Discussion | |
| 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 | 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 | ||