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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. | |
| Code | SBUS402 |
| Name | Security and Terror |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT |
| Course Instructor |
Arş. Gör. Dr. Kasım TİMUR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to help students understand the complex dynamics of security and terror issues by providing the historical and contemporary discussions and cases.
Course Content
This course starts with the conceptual and theoretical discussions in international security and continues with the specific type of violence, terrorism. It covers the definitions, evolution, causes and types of terrorism.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Küresel Güvenlik Kompleksi, Evren Balta. İletişim Yayınları.
Notes
Daily news, periodical readings
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gain skills of general understanding of international security issues. |
| LO02 | Analyze the meaning and the evolution of the concept of security. |
| LO03 | Learn about different theoretical perspectives about security and security issues. |
| LO04 | Learn about the concept of war and the evolution of war in world politics. |
| LO05 | Examine the content of the debates about global security politics. |
| LO06 | Learn about the NATO and its role in international security politics. |
| LO07 | Learn about political violence and examine the various types of political violence in the Middle East. |
| LO08 | General introduction to the concepts of terror and terrorism. |
| LO09 | Learn about the historical background of terror and terrorism. |
| LO10 | Learn the debates and approaches about different types of terror. |
| LO11 | Learn different explanations for the causes of terror. |
| LO12 | Examine different counter-terrorism approaches and politics. |
| LO13 | Examine contemporary developments in security and terrorism issues. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 1 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview of the Course | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Security concept in IR | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | International Security II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Evolution of War; War and Peace in the 21st century, Just War | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Global Security Complex | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Evolution of NATO | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Violence in the ME | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prep for the Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Introduction to Terror and Terrorism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Historical Background | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Types and Causes | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Counterterrorism | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Contemporary Issues in Security and Terror | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Class Discussion | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | Recap the semester | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prep for the Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prep for the Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
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 | 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 | ||