Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL GOVERNANCE and INTER. ORGANIZATIONS | INT3272160 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Halil Kürşad ASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Halil Kürşad ASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | There is no T/A support in the program. The faculty member conducts the course alone. |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine the organization of world politics in the context of globalization and provide an overview of international organizations such as the United Nations and regional organizations such as the European Union. The course also aims to examine international cooperation beyond the boundaries of formal organizational structures such as international regimes and institutions. Additionally, this course examines the international relations of non-state actors such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multinational corporations (TNCs), as well as state institutions that shape policymaking at the global level. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course Introduction. ,Introduction to Global Governance: History,1.) Rethinking Global Governance 2.) Dynamics of Global Governance,1.) Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations 2.) Theories of Intl Regimes ,States and Formal International Organizations ,1.) Membership to Intl Org.s 2.) UN REform Debates,Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk ,BRICS Countries and Their Global Governance Approaches,International Sanctions,Governing the Social and Economic World,Global Governance: Trade and Finance ,Cybersecurity and Global Governance of Internet,Global Governance and New Diplomacy Tracks. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understand the historical/institutional evolution of diplomacy in general and multilateral diplomacy in particular | 10, 13, 19, 23 | A, G |
| 2. Know the structure, operation, and membership of key international organizations, including the United Nations and all other units/organizations within the UN system | 10, 5, 9 | A, G |
| 3. Understand how major theories of international relations address the subject of global governance | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
| 4. Have a basic understanding of international regimes, international institutions, international norms, transnational advocacy networks | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 5. Understand roles of all governmental and non-governmental international actors as well as political dynamics in key issue areas of global governance. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 6. Be able to effectively write and speak about global governance topics keeping in your mind that this is key for your future career goals. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction. | |
| 2 | Introduction to Global Governance: History | Chapter 1: “Introduction” In Nejat Doğan. ***** Watch Video: YouTube The concept of International organizations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Y9zLJgrTE |
| 3 | 1.) Rethinking Global Governance 2.) Dynamics of Global Governance | • Thomas Weiss & R. Wilkinson 2014, rethinking global governance • Martha Finnemore, 2014, ‘Dynamics of Global Governance: Building on What We Know’, International Studies Quarterly, vol. 58: pp. 207-215. • Chapter 1: “Introduction” In Diehl and Frederking, pp. 1-9. |
| 4 | 1.) Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations 2.) Theories of Intl Regimes | Chapter 2: “Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations” Stephan Haggard & Beth Simmons, “Theories of Intl Regimes.” OPTIONAL Robert Keohane. International Institutions: Can Interdependence Work? Foreign Policy. 1998. 110, pp. 82-96 Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore. “The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations.” International Organization. 53.4. (1999) pages 699-732. Lisa Martin. “Distribution, information, and delegation to international organizations: the case of IMF conditionality” in Hawkins, et al, pages 140- 164. Watch Video: YouTube Hugo Chavez’ UN address on Sep 20, 2006 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOsABwCrn3E FPA-Great Decisions-2018: The Waning of Pax Americana |
| 5 | States and Formal International Organizations | • Chapter 3: “Why States Act Through Formal International Organizations” In Diehl and Frederking. • Keohane and Martin, “The Promise of Institutionalist Theory” International Security. 20.1. 1995. pages 39-51. • John J. Mearsheimer. “The False Promise of International Institutions.” International Security, Vol. 19, No. 3. (Winter, 1994-1995), pp. 5-49. OPTIONAL • John Mearsheimer. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2001. Chapter 2. pages 29-54. • The Problem of Cooperation Under Anarchy, Robert Axelrod and Robert Keohane. 1993. • “Achieving Cooperation Under Anarchy: Strategies and Institutions.” In Neorealism and Neoliberalism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by David A. Baldwin. New York: Columbia University Press (1993) 85-115. |
| 6 | 1.) Membership to Intl Org.s 2.) UN REform Debates | • Chapter 4: “Myths of Membership: The Politics of Legitimation in UNSC Reform” In Diehl and Frederking, • Anne-Marie Slaughter, “Security, Solidarity, and Sovereignty: The Grand Themes of UN Reform,” The American Journal of International Law, 99(3), pp. 619-631. • Sashi Tharoor. “Why America Still Needs the United Nations.” Foreign Affairs, Sep/Oct 2003. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Council on Foreign Relations UN Security Council Reform: Is it Time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25nHLC6UbD8&t=59s 2.) Kishore Mahbubani A Proposal for Security Council Reform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-d3BeyQQMI 3.) What is UNSC doing for the global security? http://www.un.org/en/sc/about/ |
| 7 | Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk | Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk |
| 8 | BRICS Countries and Their Global Governance Approaches | • Oliver Stuenkel, Do the BRICS Possess Soft Power. |
| 9 | International Sanctions | Chapter 8: Peter Wallensteen; Helena Grusell, Targeting the Right Targets: The UN Use of Individual Sanctions. |
| 10 | Governing the Social and Economic World | Chapter 6: “Governing the Social and Economic World,” In Nejat Doğan. |
| 11 | Global Governance: Trade and Finance | Henrik Horn et al, The WTO Dispute Settlement. Watch Video: YouTube What global trade deals are really about (hint: it's not trade) | Haley Edwards | TEDxMidAtlantic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3uqD1hWGE USA vs BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) 2017- Who Would Win? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4LB1ZhLQ80 FPA-Great Decisions-2018: China and America. The New Geopolitical Equation OPTIONAL Ngaire Woods. 2008. Whose aid? Whose influence? China, emerging donors and the silent revolution in development assistance. International Affairs 84 (6):1205-1221. Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore. “Expertise and Power at the International Monetary Fund.” In Rules for the World. 2004. |
| 12 | Cybersecurity and Global Governance of Internet | Ronald J. Deibert; Masashi Crete-Nishihata, Global Governance and the Spread of Cyberspace Controls. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Governments don't understand cyber warfare. We need hackers | Rodrigo Bijou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nSHsb5xKPo 2.) Cyberwar | Amy Zegart | TEDxStanford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSWPoeBLFyQ |
| 13 | Global Governance and New Diplomacy Tracks | Philip Seib: The Future of Diplomacy. |
| Resources |
| 1.) Course Pack. 2.) Nejat Doğan Ed. (2018). International Organization and Global Governance, Anadolu University Publications. |
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 18 | 36 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 8 | 6 | 48 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 190 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(190/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL GOVERNANCE and INTER. ORGANIZATIONS | INT3272160 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Halil Kürşad ASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Halil Kürşad ASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | There is no T/A support in the program. The faculty member conducts the course alone. |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine the organization of world politics in the context of globalization and provide an overview of international organizations such as the United Nations and regional organizations such as the European Union. The course also aims to examine international cooperation beyond the boundaries of formal organizational structures such as international regimes and institutions. Additionally, this course examines the international relations of non-state actors such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multinational corporations (TNCs), as well as state institutions that shape policymaking at the global level. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Course Introduction. ,Introduction to Global Governance: History,1.) Rethinking Global Governance 2.) Dynamics of Global Governance,1.) Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations 2.) Theories of Intl Regimes ,States and Formal International Organizations ,1.) Membership to Intl Org.s 2.) UN REform Debates,Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk ,BRICS Countries and Their Global Governance Approaches,International Sanctions,Governing the Social and Economic World,Global Governance: Trade and Finance ,Cybersecurity and Global Governance of Internet,Global Governance and New Diplomacy Tracks. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understand the historical/institutional evolution of diplomacy in general and multilateral diplomacy in particular | 10, 13, 19, 23 | A, G |
| 2. Know the structure, operation, and membership of key international organizations, including the United Nations and all other units/organizations within the UN system | 10, 5, 9 | A, G |
| 3. Understand how major theories of international relations address the subject of global governance | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
| 4. Have a basic understanding of international regimes, international institutions, international norms, transnational advocacy networks | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 5. Understand roles of all governmental and non-governmental international actors as well as political dynamics in key issue areas of global governance. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A, G |
| 6. Be able to effectively write and speak about global governance topics keeping in your mind that this is key for your future career goals. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction. | |
| 2 | Introduction to Global Governance: History | Chapter 1: “Introduction” In Nejat Doğan. ***** Watch Video: YouTube The concept of International organizations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Y9zLJgrTE |
| 3 | 1.) Rethinking Global Governance 2.) Dynamics of Global Governance | • Thomas Weiss & R. Wilkinson 2014, rethinking global governance • Martha Finnemore, 2014, ‘Dynamics of Global Governance: Building on What We Know’, International Studies Quarterly, vol. 58: pp. 207-215. • Chapter 1: “Introduction” In Diehl and Frederking, pp. 1-9. |
| 4 | 1.) Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations 2.) Theories of Intl Regimes | Chapter 2: “Identifying formal intergovernmental organizations” Stephan Haggard & Beth Simmons, “Theories of Intl Regimes.” OPTIONAL Robert Keohane. International Institutions: Can Interdependence Work? Foreign Policy. 1998. 110, pp. 82-96 Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore. “The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations.” International Organization. 53.4. (1999) pages 699-732. Lisa Martin. “Distribution, information, and delegation to international organizations: the case of IMF conditionality” in Hawkins, et al, pages 140- 164. Watch Video: YouTube Hugo Chavez’ UN address on Sep 20, 2006 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOsABwCrn3E FPA-Great Decisions-2018: The Waning of Pax Americana |
| 5 | States and Formal International Organizations | • Chapter 3: “Why States Act Through Formal International Organizations” In Diehl and Frederking. • Keohane and Martin, “The Promise of Institutionalist Theory” International Security. 20.1. 1995. pages 39-51. • John J. Mearsheimer. “The False Promise of International Institutions.” International Security, Vol. 19, No. 3. (Winter, 1994-1995), pp. 5-49. OPTIONAL • John Mearsheimer. The Tragedy of Great Power Politics. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2001. Chapter 2. pages 29-54. • The Problem of Cooperation Under Anarchy, Robert Axelrod and Robert Keohane. 1993. • “Achieving Cooperation Under Anarchy: Strategies and Institutions.” In Neorealism and Neoliberalism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by David A. Baldwin. New York: Columbia University Press (1993) 85-115. |
| 6 | 1.) Membership to Intl Org.s 2.) UN REform Debates | • Chapter 4: “Myths of Membership: The Politics of Legitimation in UNSC Reform” In Diehl and Frederking, • Anne-Marie Slaughter, “Security, Solidarity, and Sovereignty: The Grand Themes of UN Reform,” The American Journal of International Law, 99(3), pp. 619-631. • Sashi Tharoor. “Why America Still Needs the United Nations.” Foreign Affairs, Sep/Oct 2003. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Council on Foreign Relations UN Security Council Reform: Is it Time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25nHLC6UbD8&t=59s 2.) Kishore Mahbubani A Proposal for Security Council Reform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-d3BeyQQMI 3.) What is UNSC doing for the global security? http://www.un.org/en/sc/about/ |
| 7 | Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk | Chapter 5: “Transnational Advocacy Networks” by Keck & Sikkink. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Political Economy of Institutions and Development- 8.3. Transnational Advocacy Groups https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_73BG4sMQo 2.) Networks - International Relations (7/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzIAIPl_vhk |
| 8 | BRICS Countries and Their Global Governance Approaches | • Oliver Stuenkel, Do the BRICS Possess Soft Power. |
| 9 | International Sanctions | Chapter 8: Peter Wallensteen; Helena Grusell, Targeting the Right Targets: The UN Use of Individual Sanctions. |
| 10 | Governing the Social and Economic World | Chapter 6: “Governing the Social and Economic World,” In Nejat Doğan. |
| 11 | Global Governance: Trade and Finance | Henrik Horn et al, The WTO Dispute Settlement. Watch Video: YouTube What global trade deals are really about (hint: it's not trade) | Haley Edwards | TEDxMidAtlantic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3uqD1hWGE USA vs BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) 2017- Who Would Win? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4LB1ZhLQ80 FPA-Great Decisions-2018: China and America. The New Geopolitical Equation OPTIONAL Ngaire Woods. 2008. Whose aid? Whose influence? China, emerging donors and the silent revolution in development assistance. International Affairs 84 (6):1205-1221. Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore. “Expertise and Power at the International Monetary Fund.” In Rules for the World. 2004. |
| 12 | Cybersecurity and Global Governance of Internet | Ronald J. Deibert; Masashi Crete-Nishihata, Global Governance and the Spread of Cyberspace Controls. Watch Video: YouTube 1.) Governments don't understand cyber warfare. We need hackers | Rodrigo Bijou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nSHsb5xKPo 2.) Cyberwar | Amy Zegart | TEDxStanford https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSWPoeBLFyQ |
| 13 | Global Governance and New Diplomacy Tracks | Philip Seib: The Future of Diplomacy. |
| Resources |
| 1.) Course Pack. 2.) Nejat Doğan Ed. (2018). International Organization and Global Governance, Anadolu University Publications. |
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 | |