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| Code | POLS320 |
| Name | Geopolitics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Disclosure of the concept ofgeopolitics, the staticand dynamic elements of the classicaland contemporary theoriesand theorists approach the world to teach studentsto analyze the situation of political evolution that last.
Course Content
Classic geopolitical approaches the classical period is about to begin, the process of the cold war, the Soviet hours to transfer the details of the emerging geo-political approaches, global and the regional geopolitical reviews include studies to assess the readings.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
- Geoffrey Sloan, Colin S. Gray, Geopolitics, Geography and Strategic History (Geopolitical Theory), Routledge, 2017
Notes
- Gearóid Ó Tuathail, Simon Dalby and Paul Routledge, The Geopolitics Reader, Routledge, 1998
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Reads and learns fundamental informations, thinks via theoretical approaches. |
| LO02 | Gains the ability to determine and solve problems. |
| LO03 | Knows about international theories |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to analytical thinking and questioning economically and politically. |
| LO05 | Gains ability to write and to research. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of the curriculum, the presentation of the course content. | The course will be given information on the proceduresand resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Geopolitics: Concept, details, elements | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Geopolitics and State | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Classic Period of Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Classic Period of Geopolitics II | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Nazism: the implementation of geopolitical thought | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Nazism: the implementation of geopolitical thought II | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Mid-term exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Post soviet period geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | New concepts and renewing a new methodical approaches | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | ContemporaryTheories in Geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Contemporary Theories in Geopolitics II | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Neo-liberal approaches to Geopolitics. | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Constructive approaches in geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Critical approaches in geopolitics | Read and understand the relevant sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Read and understand the relevant sources-Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Read and understand the relevant sources-Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 5 | 70 |
| 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) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||