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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUZ301 |
| Name | Theories of International Relations |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in international relations and to explore new thinking in IR theory.
Course Content
This course focuses on main theories, major debates and main issues in International Relations.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies major theories, debates and issues in IR. |
| LO02 | Will be able to critically analyze the existing schools of thought in IR. |
| LO03 | Will be able to explore new thinking in IR theory |
| LO04 | Will be able to employ IR theory in the analysis of current events in international relations. |
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 |
| PLO01 | - | ||
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: IR as an academic discipline | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | |
| 2 | Main debates in IR | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 1 | |
| 3 | Diversity of IR Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.1 | |
| 4 | Realism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.2 | |
| 5 | Neorealism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 2 | |
| 6 | Liberalism I | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3 | |
| 7 | Liberalism II | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3 | |
| 8 | English School | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.4 | |
| 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | |
| 10 | Social Constructivism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.8 | |
| 11 | Marxism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.5 | |
| 12 | Critical Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 6 | |
| 13 | Postmodernism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.7 | |
| 14 | Feminist IR theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 9 | |
| 15 | Post-colonialism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | |
| 16 | Review | ||
| 17 | Review |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||