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| Code | POLS409 |
| Name | Oil, Water and War |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 |
Course Goal / Objective
This course is to provide you with historical information, analytical toolsand knowledge that will be useful in comprehending the complex dynamics of oil and water politics, and to prepare you to engage in debates about current developments and policies that states and other entities might pursue to satisfy needs for oiland water.
Course Content
Oil and water scarcities are already major causes ofconflict within and between nations. The struggle for the control of their sources has been so central to international politicsthat some expertsand policymakers have claimed that whereasthe 20th century wascharacterized bya global struggle for petroleum, the 21st century will be marked bya struggle for water. The issues of oiland waterare interdisciplinary bytheir very nature, and their politicaland securityaspects will be emphasized in thiscourse. In addition to the physicalconflict over these resources, asthe title ofcourse implies, we willalso consider how the struggle for these resourcesaffects policy debates, economicand foreign policies, and investment in new technologyand infrastructure. The semester is divided into two parts. During the first half of the course we will focus on the issuessurrounding oiland natural gas, and in the later half of the course we will do the same for water.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Daniel Yergin. The Prize: Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power. Simon & Schuster. 2009.
Notes
Daily news, periodical readings
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the place and importance of the oiland water issues in global politics |
| LO02 | Understand the role and importance of oil in various historical events in world politics. |
| LO03 | Gain understanding of the conflict among various actors in domestic politics about oil issues. |
| LO04 | Examine the role of oil in different wars in world politics. |
| LO05 | Examine the role and importance of oil in states' foreign policy. |
| LO06 | Learn about the birth of OPEC and its role in oil politics. |
| LO07 | Learn about the birth of NOCs and their role in global oil politics. |
| LO08 | Gain a general understanding of water and its role in birth of civilizations. |
| LO09 | Examine the different understandings of water security. |
| LO10 | Learn about different approaches of various actors in global water pollitics. |
| LO11 | Examine the relationship between water and human rights. |
| LO12 | Gain skills to analyze different oil and water problems in different parts of the world. |
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. | 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview of the Course | Introduction and Overview of the Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Beginning: USA and World War I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Interwar Period: Latin America and Middle East | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Post World War II- Japan and Germany | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | National Oil Companies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | States, Companies and OPEC | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Energy crises in the 1970s, 80s and 90s | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prep for the Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Water and Civilizations | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Water in the Middle East I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Water in the Middle East II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Water Problems in Asia | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Water Problems in Africa | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Corporations vs Communities | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | International Cooperation or Conflict | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Prep for the Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Prep for the 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 | ||