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| Code | POLS403 |
| Name | Current Issues in International Relations |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
Course Goal
To examine the main problems framing the international relations and discuss solution alternatives
Course Content
Fundamental Problems of International Relations
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Current Issues In International Relations 1 Meral Balcı
Notes
Issues In International Relations Edited By Trevor C. Salmon, Mark F. Imber
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Further improve their comprehension and familiarity with various issues on the agenda of international relations to develop multi-perspectival as well as global approach to IR studies. |
| LO02 | Examine those issues from a critical and analytical point of view in order to grasp their complex and multi-causal nature. |
| LO03 | Develop the skill to make critical and reasoned argument. |
| LO04 | Develop the skill to use, find and evaluate the relevant sources, including academic and media material. |
| LO05 | Develop the skill to engage in discussions with the rest of co-learners as well as the lecturer |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Security and Cooperation in the South Caucasus | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | International Energy Sector | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Latin American Politics and Socialism I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Latin American Politics and Socialism II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Middle Eastern Politics and Security Issues I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Middle Eastern Politics and Security Issues II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Military Coups and Democratic Transformation Processes in Africa | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | South China Sea Problem | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | China, Russia and Central Asia Relations | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | United Nations Security Council and Reform Discussions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Anatomy of Globalization | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Modern State Transformation Arguments | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | International Terrorism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | The Future of the European Union | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Overview | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||