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| Code | POLS421 |
| Name | Selected Topics in International Relations I |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course isto analyze the predominant issues that are observed in international relations
Course Content
In this class the prominent issues of international relations will be discussed.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
1. John Andrews, The World in Conflict: Understanding the world's troublespots
Notes
2. Keith Robbins, The World Since 1945 A Concise History
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They will be able to clarify their own perspectives on issues of politics and society in the contemporary world |
| LO02 | They will be able to identify, understand and analyze international, regional, national and local issues and problems |
| LO03 | To be able to interpret current developments in international relations with the help of objective information. |
| LO04 | Communicates his/her thoughts and suggestions in written and oral form. |
| LO05 | Communicates effectively with stakeholders in working life. |
| LO06 | Gains the ability to follow the political processes in the world in a more qualified way. |
| LO07 | Gains the ability to follow social processes in the world in a more qualified way. |
| LO08 | Dünyadaki ekonomik süreçleri daha nitelikli bir biçimde takip etme becerisi kazanır. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Analyzes data related to social sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Resource evaluation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The End of Cold War | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Emergence and Development of Political History Discipline | Reading assignment | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Terrorism, Cyber Terror and Human Rights | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Human Rights and Migration | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | European Union and Security | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Asylum and Statelessness | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Energy Security | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Water Issues | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Globalization | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Gender issues | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Cultural issues | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Environmental issues | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Hegemonist Approach | Presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 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 | ||