POLZ302 Foreign Policy Analysis

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

Information

Code POLZ302
Name Foreign Policy Analysis
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 6. 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 Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
Course Instructor
1 2
Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

By focusing on the details of foreign policy analysis perspectives and case studies, the course aims to help students improve their analytical skill to examiene foreign policy making processes and consequences.

Course Content

This course covers foreign policy making process as well as the role of actors and internal and external factors in shaping and understanding of foreign policy making. We will examine several foreign policy analysis perspectives and cases of foreign policy behaviors.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Hudson, V. (2014) Foreign Policy Analysis: Classic and Contemporary

Notes

Kesgin, B & J Kaarbo, (2010)“When and How Parliaments Influence Foreign Policy: The Case of Turkey’s Iraq Decision,” International Studies Perspectives 11:19-36. M. G. Hermann, (2001) "How Decision Units Shape Foreign Policy: A Theoretical Framework,"International Studies Review 3(2): 47-81.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn about the connection and relationship between Foreign Policy Analysis and IR.
LO02 Understand foreign policy analysis theories and factors that affect foreign policy making.
LO03 Learn different foreign policy making processes in different political systems.
LO04 Learn about the role of external factors in foreign policy.
LO05 Learn about the role of internal factors in foreign policy.
LO06 Learn about the role of cultural factors in foreign policy.
LO07 Learn about the role of media and public opinion in foreign policy.
LO08 Learn about the role of individual leaders in foreign policy.
LO09 Learn about the role of internal group dynamics in foreign policy.
LO10 Learn about the role of organizational procedures in foreign policy.
LO11 Acquire skills to comparatively analyze foreign policy cases.


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. 3
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. 5
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. 4
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. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 What is Foreign Policy How do analyze it Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Theoretical Perspectives: Systemic Approaches Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Societal Factors: Culture and Identity Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Societal Factors: Public Opinion Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Government and Political Opposition Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Organizational Procedures Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
9 Decision-making: Personality Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Decision-making: Group Dynamics Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 NonState Actors Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 NonState Actors II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Future of Foreign Policy Analysis Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Comparative Foreign Policy Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Recap the Semester Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
16 Term Exams Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams 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 11:28