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| Code | POLS322 |
| Name | Global Peace and Conflict |
| 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 | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide an introduction to the main theoretical frameworks used in the field of peace and conflict studies in relation to contemporary international politics.
Course Content
This course covers following topics: i) Theoretical explanations of violence, conflict and peace, ii) Post-conflict peacebuilding processes, iii) Alternatives to the use of force and violence in the international system.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Bercovitch, Jacob & Jackson, Richard (2020). Yirmi Birinci Yüzyılda Çatışma Çözümü - İlkeler, Yöntemler ve Yaklaşımlar. Adres Yayınları.
Notes
Sjoberg, Laura (2015). Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Savaş ve Çatışma. Altın Bilek Yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze the main theories and approaches in the field of peace and conflict research |
| LO02 | Critically examine the contemporary debates on peace and conflict |
| LO03 | Develop theoretically and empirically based arguments |
| LO04 | Examine the processes and key dynamics of conflict, including its origins, escalation, cessation and transformation |
| LO05 | Examine non-violent peace processes |
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. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | General Introduction | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Key Concepts 1: Violence | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Key Concepts 2: Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Key Concepts 3: Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Sources and Escalation of Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Conflict Prevention and Mitigation | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Controlling Conflict vs. Ending Conflict | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Post-conflict Peacebuilding Processes: Negotiation, Mediation and Dialogue | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Intervention | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Comparative Peace Processes | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Post-liberal Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Feminism and Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Decolonial Peace | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Nonviolent Peace and Social Movements | Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 126 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,04 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||