Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL SECURITY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İsmail YAYLACI |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course aims to discuss how the answers given to the questions such as “what is security?”, “whose security?” and, “security from which threats?” have evolved over time. To address these questions, the first part of the course takes a close look at conceptual and theoretical debates in security studies. The second part of the course sheds light on contemporary security challenges. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course: What to expect? How to study?,What is security? Theories of security,Causes of war – interstate wars, great power politics,Civil wars,How wars are fought? – doctrine, strategy, operations and tactics,Security institutions,Peace through violence: peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention,Arms trade and nuclear proliferation,Privatization of security, cyber security,Terrorism/Counter terrorism,Human security – poverty, health, migration,Environmental change,Organized crime, Maritime security. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students learn theoretical approaches to security and how international relations theories can be applied to security issues. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| - Students address security threats, conflicts, and problems at the international level. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students become familiar with various security actors, including states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, terrorist groups, and international networks of cooperation. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students focus on international crisis management, peacebuilding efforts, and intervention operations. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course: What to expect? How to study? | |
| 2 | What is security? Theories of security | |
| 3 | Causes of war – interstate wars, great power politics | |
| 4 | Civil wars | |
| 5 | How wars are fought? – doctrine, strategy, operations and tactics | |
| 6 | Security institutions | |
| 7 | Peace through violence: peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention | |
| 8 | Arms trade and nuclear proliferation | |
| 9 | Privatization of security, cyber security | |
| 10 | Terrorism/Counter terrorism | |
| 11 | Human security – poverty, health, migration | |
| 12 | Environmental change | |
| 13 | Organized crime, Maritime security |
| Resources |
| Hough, P. et al. (2020) International Security Studies: Theory and Practice. |
| * Browning, C.S., (2013) International Security: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press * Barry Buzan and Lene Hansen, (2009). The Evolution of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press. * Paul D. Williams (Ed.), (2008). Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge. * Peter Hough (Ed.), (2015). International Security Studies, Routledge. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL SECURITY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İsmail YAYLACI |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The course aims to discuss how the answers given to the questions such as “what is security?”, “whose security?” and, “security from which threats?” have evolved over time. To address these questions, the first part of the course takes a close look at conceptual and theoretical debates in security studies. The second part of the course sheds light on contemporary security challenges. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to the course: What to expect? How to study?,What is security? Theories of security,Causes of war – interstate wars, great power politics,Civil wars,How wars are fought? – doctrine, strategy, operations and tactics,Security institutions,Peace through violence: peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention,Arms trade and nuclear proliferation,Privatization of security, cyber security,Terrorism/Counter terrorism,Human security – poverty, health, migration,Environmental change,Organized crime, Maritime security. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students learn theoretical approaches to security and how international relations theories can be applied to security issues. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| - Students address security threats, conflicts, and problems at the international level. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students become familiar with various security actors, including states, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, terrorist groups, and international networks of cooperation. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students focus on international crisis management, peacebuilding efforts, and intervention operations. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course: What to expect? How to study? | |
| 2 | What is security? Theories of security | |
| 3 | Causes of war – interstate wars, great power politics | |
| 4 | Civil wars | |
| 5 | How wars are fought? – doctrine, strategy, operations and tactics | |
| 6 | Security institutions | |
| 7 | Peace through violence: peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention | |
| 8 | Arms trade and nuclear proliferation | |
| 9 | Privatization of security, cyber security | |
| 10 | Terrorism/Counter terrorism | |
| 11 | Human security – poverty, health, migration | |
| 12 | Environmental change | |
| 13 | Organized crime, Maritime security |
| Resources |
| Hough, P. et al. (2020) International Security Studies: Theory and Practice. |
| * Browning, C.S., (2013) International Security: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press * Barry Buzan and Lene Hansen, (2009). The Evolution of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press. * Paul D. Williams (Ed.), (2008). Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge. * Peter Hough (Ed.), (2015). International Security Studies, Routledge. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |