POLS420 Selected Topics in International Relations II

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

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

Update Time: 10.05.2023 01:29