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| Code | SBUS326 |
| Name | Global Peace and Conflict |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Arş.Gör.Dr. Kasım TİMUR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide an introduction to the main theoretical frameworks used in the field of peace and conflict studies in relation to contemporary international politics.
Course Content
This course covers following topics: i) Theoretical explanations of violence, conflict and peace, ii) Post-conflict peacebuilding processes, iii) Alternatives to the use of force and violence in the international system.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Bercovitch, Jacob & Jackson, Richard (2020). Yirmi Birinci Yüzyılda Çatışma Çözümü - İlkeler, Yöntemler ve Yaklaşımlar. Adres Yayınları. Büyükakıncı, Erhan (2018). Barış Çalışmaları. Adres Yayınları. Bingöl, Oktay (2022). Çatışma ve Barış Kavramlar, Yaklaşımlar ve Uygulamalar. Arel Üniversitesi Yayınları. Webel, Charles & Galtung, Johan (2007). Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. Routledge.
Notes
Sjoberg, Laura (2015). Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Savaş ve Çatışma. Altın Bilek Yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze the main theories and approaches in the field of peace and conflict research |
| LO02 | Critically examine the contemporary debates on peace and conflict |
| LO03 | Develop theoretically and empirically based arguments |
| LO04 | Examine the processes and key dynamics of conflict, including its origins, escalation, cessation and transformation |
| LO05 | Examine non-violent peace processes |
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. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Key Concepts 1: Violence | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Key Concepts 2: Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Key Concepts 3: Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Sources and Escalation of Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Conflict Prevention and Mitigation | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Controlling Conflict vs. Ending Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Post-conflict Peacebuilding Processes: Negotiation, Mediation and Dialogue | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Intervention | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Comparative Peace Processes | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Post-liberal Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Feminism and Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Decolonial Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Nonviolent Peace and Social Movements | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 126 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,04 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||