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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | POLZ301 |
| Name | Theories of International Relations |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in International Relations; 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 |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
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 | ||