Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIPLOMATIC HISTORY II | INT2214426 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Pazartesi 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | Diplomatic History (I & II) is a two-semester course covering the history of international relations with a focus on the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries. The main attention of the course is dedicated to the period between 1789 and 1970s. The particular trend of international relations within this period will be considered with respect to the balance of power among major powers. The principal conflicts, alliances, wars, and coalitions among them will be discussed and their impact on the evolution of international relations are emphasized. |
| Aim | This course aims to introduce students to the historical conditions that led to the emergence and development of the IR discipline. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, Recap ,Great Power Rivalry and the World War, 1900-1917 ,The Search for European Stability, 1917-1929 ,The European Colonial Empires, 1900-1945 ,The Path to Second World War, 1930-1939,The Second World War, 1939-1945 ,Midterm Exam,The “First” Cold War in Europe, 1945-1961 ,Developments in Latin America, Asia, Turkey 1945-1953 ,From Cold War to Detente, 1962-79 ,Neutralism and the Rise of Third World,Arab-Israeli Conflict 1949-2014,From Confrontation to Communist Collapse, 1981-1989,The End of Cold War and ‘the New World Order’, 1980-2000 . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 5) evaluate, discuss and interpret the emergence of globalization and the new world order after the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 4) evaluate and interpret the process that ended the Cold War | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 3) summarize the post- WWII world order, the Cold War, rival blocs and the thaw of the Cold War | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 2) Describe the process that led to the Second World War and the main issues about this war, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 1) equip the knowledge and skills to understand process of reshaping the international system after the First World War, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 6) examine and report the transformation of the international system after September 11. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Recap | - |
| 2 | Great Power Rivalry and the World War, 1900-1917 | Best, et al. Chp. 1 |
| 3 | The Search for European Stability, 1917-1929 | Best, et al. Chp. 2 |
| 4 | The European Colonial Empires, 1900-1945 | Best, et al. Chp. 4 |
| 5 | The Path to Second World War, 1930-1939 | Best, et al. Chp. 7 |
| 6 | The Second World War, 1939-1945 | Best, et al. Chp. 8 |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | The “First” Cold War in Europe, 1945-1961 | Best, et al. Chp. 9 |
| 9 | Developments in Latin America, Asia, Turkey 1945-1953 | Best, et al. Chp. 10 |
| 10 | From Cold War to Detente, 1962-79 | Best, et al. Chp. 11 |
| 11 | Neutralism and the Rise of Third World | Best, et al. Chp. 12 |
| 12 | Arab-Israeli Conflict 1949-2014 | Best et al., Chapter 18 |
| 13 | From Confrontation to Communist Collapse, 1981-1989 | Young and Kent, Part V |
| 14 | The End of Cold War and ‘the New World Order’, 1980-2000 | Best, et al. Chp. 20 |
| Resources |
| Best, Anthony, et al. (2007), International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond, London: Routledge. Young, W. John, and Kent, John, (2004), International Relations Since 1945, Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| Armaoğlu, F. H. (1997). 20. yüzyıl siyası̂ tarihi (1914-1980). Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi. |
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. | ||||||
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 10 | 6 | 60 | |||
| General Exam | 12 | 6 | 72 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 174 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(174/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIPLOMATIC HISTORY II | INT2214426 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 Pazartesi 17:30-18:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | Diplomatic History (I & II) is a two-semester course covering the history of international relations with a focus on the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth centuries. The main attention of the course is dedicated to the period between 1789 and 1970s. The particular trend of international relations within this period will be considered with respect to the balance of power among major powers. The principal conflicts, alliances, wars, and coalitions among them will be discussed and their impact on the evolution of international relations are emphasized. |
| Aim | This course aims to introduce students to the historical conditions that led to the emergence and development of the IR discipline. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction, Recap ,Great Power Rivalry and the World War, 1900-1917 ,The Search for European Stability, 1917-1929 ,The European Colonial Empires, 1900-1945 ,The Path to Second World War, 1930-1939,The Second World War, 1939-1945 ,Midterm Exam,The “First” Cold War in Europe, 1945-1961 ,Developments in Latin America, Asia, Turkey 1945-1953 ,From Cold War to Detente, 1962-79 ,Neutralism and the Rise of Third World,Arab-Israeli Conflict 1949-2014,From Confrontation to Communist Collapse, 1981-1989,The End of Cold War and ‘the New World Order’, 1980-2000 . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 5) evaluate, discuss and interpret the emergence of globalization and the new world order after the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 4) evaluate and interpret the process that ended the Cold War | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 3) summarize the post- WWII world order, the Cold War, rival blocs and the thaw of the Cold War | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 2) Describe the process that led to the Second World War and the main issues about this war, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 1) equip the knowledge and skills to understand process of reshaping the international system after the First World War, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 6) examine and report the transformation of the international system after September 11. | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Recap | - |
| 2 | Great Power Rivalry and the World War, 1900-1917 | Best, et al. Chp. 1 |
| 3 | The Search for European Stability, 1917-1929 | Best, et al. Chp. 2 |
| 4 | The European Colonial Empires, 1900-1945 | Best, et al. Chp. 4 |
| 5 | The Path to Second World War, 1930-1939 | Best, et al. Chp. 7 |
| 6 | The Second World War, 1939-1945 | Best, et al. Chp. 8 |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | The “First” Cold War in Europe, 1945-1961 | Best, et al. Chp. 9 |
| 9 | Developments in Latin America, Asia, Turkey 1945-1953 | Best, et al. Chp. 10 |
| 10 | From Cold War to Detente, 1962-79 | Best, et al. Chp. 11 |
| 11 | Neutralism and the Rise of Third World | Best, et al. Chp. 12 |
| 12 | Arab-Israeli Conflict 1949-2014 | Best et al., Chapter 18 |
| 13 | From Confrontation to Communist Collapse, 1981-1989 | Young and Kent, Part V |
| 14 | The End of Cold War and ‘the New World Order’, 1980-2000 | Best, et al. Chp. 20 |
| Resources |
| Best, Anthony, et al. (2007), International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond, London: Routledge. Young, W. John, and Kent, John, (2004), International Relations Since 1945, Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| Armaoğlu, F. H. (1997). 20. yüzyıl siyası̂ tarihi (1914-1980). Türk Tarih Kurumu Basımevi. |
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. | ||||||
| 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 | |