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| Code | POLZ301 |
| Name | Theories of International Relations |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in International Relations; to explore new thinking in IR theory.
Course Content
This course focuses on main theories, major debates and main issues in International Relations.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations
Notes
Tim Dunne, Mijla Kurki, and Steve Smith, International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies major concepts in the discipline of IR. |
| LO02 | Identifies and analyzes the existing schools of thought in IR. |
| LO03 | Explores new thinking in IR theory |
| LO04 | Employs IR theory in the analysis of current events in international relations. |
| LO05 | Discusses the universal applicability of IR theories |
| LO06 | Identifies and discusses the main debates and isssues in the discipline of IR |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: IR as an academic discipline | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Main debates in IR | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Diversity of IR Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Realism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Neorealism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Liberalism-I | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Liberalism-II | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | English School | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 10 | Social Constructivism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Marxism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Critical Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Postmodernism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Feminist IR Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Post-colonialism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Review-1 | Preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Review-2 | Preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||