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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUZ102 |
| Name | Introduction to International Relations |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. 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
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course has three primary goals: 1) to provide you with basic introductory and historical information, analytical tools and knowledge that will be useful in comprehending the complex dynamics of international relations, 2) to inspire in you an informed interest in world affairs and to prepare you to engage in debates about current developments in international politics, and 3) to help you develop your own perspective on past and current global issues
Course Content
This course introduces you to the structures and processes of international politics and surveys the major global issues of our time. The focus of this class is both theoretical and topical. The course will provide the factual details of important historical and contemporary events and factual knowledge about central, contemporary issues surrounding international politics like cooperation and conflict, international organizations and law, globalization, integration, development, while introducing theories and approaches to explain and analyze these facts.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Describe the basic concepts and issues of international relations. |
| LO02 | Describe main actors of global politics. |
| LO03 | Undertand the birth and evolution of the International Relations as a discipline. |
| LO04 | Describe the main theoretical approaches in international relations |
| LO05 | Understand the critical approaches in ınternational Relations. |
| LO06 | Understand the basic security issues in ınternational security. |
| LO07 | Discuss the role and importance of ınternational organizations in international politics. |
| LO08 | Introduction to the general topics and debates in international political economy. |
| LO09 | After a basic introduction to international law, students learn about the concept of humanitarian intervention and various debates about its theoretical and practical applications. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 2 | Introducing International Relations (IR) | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 3 | Historical Context | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 4 | Theories of IR- Realism ve Liberalism | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 5 | Theories of IR: Critical Approaches | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 6 | International Security | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 7 | Terrorism | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | International Law | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 10 | Intl Organizations and the United Nations | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 11 | Human Rights and Humanitarian Intervention | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 12 | Global Economy | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 13 | Global Problems: Poverty and Development | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 14 | Future of Global Politics | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 15 | Recap the semester | Lecture and Discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||