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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBALIZATION (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDU | |
| Code | UİY2733 |
| Name | International Economic Politics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. KENAN LOPCU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic perspective by using interdisciplinary tools.
Course Content
Analysis of the simultaneous interaction of states, markets, and social forces at the global level, by using interdisciplinary tools and theoretical perspectives.
Course Precondition
Succesful completion of introductory courses in economics at the undergraduate level.
Resources
Acemoğlu, D., & Robinson, J. A. (2016). *Diktatörlük ve demokrasinin ekonomik kökenleri* (E. Tutu, Ü. Tatlıcan & S. Kurdoğlu, Çev.). Bağlam Yayıncılık.
Notes
Acemoğlu, D., & Robinson, J. A. (2020). *Dar koridor* (Y. Taşkın, Çev.). Doğan Kitap.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the economy-politics relation |
| LO02 | Gains an interdisciplinary theoretical perspective |
| LO03 | Analyzes the relationship among states, markets and social forces |
| LO04 | Synthesizes the topics of Political Economy |
| LO05 | Interprets current economic and political events |
| LO06 | Defines the functions of institutions. |
| LO07 | Describing the economic effects of globalization |
| LO08 | Synthesizes the relationship of poverty and policy |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual competence to explain the basic facts in the International Relations discipline and the globalization literature. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has general knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the collected data to understand social phenomena. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the interaction between facts, phenomena and concepts in the International Relations discipline and globalization literature. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Learns taking responsibility, leading and working effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of the significance of lifelong learning, follows current developments in their field and improves herself/himself. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to benefit from various sources within the framework of basic academic rules in a field of study, to synthesize the information he/she has obtained, and to effectively present it. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the discipline of International Relations and the literature of globalization; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Contents | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Ethics, discussion | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Discussion: Acemoğlu and Robinson, Preface and Chapter 1 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | A simple Introduction to Game Theory | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Discussion: Acemoğlu and Robinson, Chapter 2 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Discussion: Acemoğlu and Robinson, Chapter 3 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Discussion: Rodrik, Preface and Chapter 1 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Discussion: Rodrik, Chapters 2, 3 and 4 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Discussion: Rodrik, Chapters 5 and 6 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Discussion: Rodrik, Chapters 7 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Discussion: Rodrik, Chapters 8 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Discussion: Rodrik, Chapters 9 | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Additional contemporary readings related to the topics | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Additional contemporary articles related to the topics | Reading Assignments | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||