SBUS402 Security and Terror

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

Information

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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
Course Instructor
1 2
Arş.Gör.Dr. Kasım TİMUR (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 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 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. 1
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. 4
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. 1
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. 1
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. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 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


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: 13.05.2024 11:06