POLZ301 Theories of International Relations

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

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
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 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. 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 5


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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:21