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| Code | POLS420 |
| Name | Selected Topics in International Relations II |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 Instructor |
Gökçe YİĞİT CEYDİLEK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to explain how the logic and concepts work in international relations and to show how they are selected to analyze (as an introduction level) at graduate courses.
Course Content
The selected topics may vary each year according to the interest subjects of students and to the new emerging perspectives in international relations.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
John Merriman, A History of Modern Europe
Notes
Peter Calvocoressi, World Politics Since 1945
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyse the international contemporary issues and their sources. |
| LO02 | Follow the political, social, and economic processes in the world in detail. |
| LO03 | Examines different approaches and solutions produced for differing crises in international relations. |
| LO04 | Expresses his / her thoughts and suggestions in written and oral form and communicate effectively within the work life. |
| LO05 | To interpret current developments thanks to the objective information learned on international relations. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information About Course Content and Methodology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Gorbachevs Politics | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Afghanistan and the End of the Bipolar World | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Newly Emerging Countries after the Fall of the USSR | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Yugoslavian War and Kosovo Crisis | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Gulf War, USA and Rogue States | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Interventions in Somali and Haiti, Rwandan Genocide and African War | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Developments in Palestine, Developments in Eastern Asia and Asian Tigers, ASEAN | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Afghanistan War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | War in Iraq | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Israel-Palestine Relations, Iran-Lebanon Relations, Arab Spring | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | 2008 Crisis and Global Changes | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | 2008 Russia-Georgia War | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | War and Peace in Colombia | Reading assignment, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | 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 | ||