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| Code | POLS407 |
| Name | American Foreign Policy |
| 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. HARUN ARIKAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze critically current problems of American foreign policy by analyzing the theoretical background of developments and changes in USA Foreign Policy after the Cold War.
Course Content
This course introduces students to conceptual and theoretical explanation of the changes in The USA Foreign Policy after the Cold War and also provides informations about the dynamics and motivations behind changes in the USA Foreign Policy.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisites
Resources
American Foreign Policy ( Stewen HOOK)
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Provides students with the ability to analyse changes in USA foreign policy in the context of international and regional perspectives. |
| LO02 | Critically analyses the institutional and historical developments of the USA foreign policy. |
| LO03 | Provides students with the ability to analyse USA's interactions with the actors in international and regional systems. |
| LO04 | Develops students theoretical and practical knowledge on foreign policy-making process. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Theoretical Framework and Implementation of the USA Foreign Policy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Theoretical Framework and Implementation of the USA Foreign Policy II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Policy making process in USA | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Policy making process in USA II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Role of Congress in USA foreign policy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Role of President in USA foreign policy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Role of civil societis in USA foreign policy | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | USA -Turkey Relations during the Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | USA -Turkey Relations since the End of Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | USA -Turkey Relations since the End of Cold War II | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | USA-EU relations | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | USA- China relations | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | USA- Rusya relations | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | General overview | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||