Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIPLOMATIC HISTORY I | INT2114413 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 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. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | This course examines the diplomatic history in the period between 1648 (the Peace of Westphalia) and 1918 (the end of WWI). |
| 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, familiarizing students with the syllabus and the course reader,Renaissance, Reform and the political environment in Europe as well as in the Ottoman Empire and Russia,Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia: What do they mean for IR?,17th and 18th centuries: Rivalry among major powers of Europe,Revolutions: Industrial Revolution, American Revolution and the French Revolution,French Revolution,Europe in the melting pot: Political and Economic Transformations,Europe in 1815: Concert of Europe,The Emergence of New Powers, 1851-1871: Balance of Power Politics,The Remaking of Central Europe: Nationalist Movements,The Rise of Germany,The End of Empires: The Eastern Question?,Imperial Rivalries and the System of Alliances,World War I and the Road to Peace. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) summarize the impact of Renaissance and Reform on Europe as well as the economic, social and political circumstances in Europe when the new age was about to begin | 10, 14, 23, 4, 9 | A |
| 2) explain why Peace of Westphalia, which emerged in the end of the power struggle in Europe, is of great importance for the establishment of the modern international system | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 3) evaluate the global competition of the great powers in the 17th and 18th centuries, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 4) discuss the reasons of the French Revolution, how it is done and its consequences, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 5) evaluate political and economic transformation of Europe in the 20th century, developments in European imperialism and the world outside Europe, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 6) identify the reasons of the First World War; the beginning and the spread of the war, the peace initiatives to end of the war, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, familiarizing students with the syllabus and the course reader | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 2 | Renaissance, Reform and the political environment in Europe as well as in the Ottoman Empire and Russia | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 3 | Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia: What do they mean for IR? | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 4 | 17th and 18th centuries: Rivalry among major powers of Europe | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 5 | Revolutions: Industrial Revolution, American Revolution and the French Revolution | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 6 | French Revolution | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 7 | Europe in the melting pot: Political and Economic Transformations | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 8 | Europe in 1815: Concert of Europe | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 9 | The Emergence of New Powers, 1851-1871: Balance of Power Politics | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 10 | The Remaking of Central Europe: Nationalist Movements | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 11 | The Rise of Germany | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 12 | The End of Empires: The Eastern Question? | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 13 | Imperial Rivalries and the System of Alliances | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 14 | World War I and the Road to Peace | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| Resources |
| Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. ---------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. London: Abacus. ----------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914, London: Abacus. -----------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| Armaoğlu, F. H. (1997). 19. yüzyıl siyası̂ tarihi (1789-1914). 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 I | INT2114413 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Salı 10:00-10:45 Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 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. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | This course examines the diplomatic history in the period between 1648 (the Peace of Westphalia) and 1918 (the end of WWI). |
| 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, familiarizing students with the syllabus and the course reader,Renaissance, Reform and the political environment in Europe as well as in the Ottoman Empire and Russia,Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia: What do they mean for IR?,17th and 18th centuries: Rivalry among major powers of Europe,Revolutions: Industrial Revolution, American Revolution and the French Revolution,French Revolution,Europe in the melting pot: Political and Economic Transformations,Europe in 1815: Concert of Europe,The Emergence of New Powers, 1851-1871: Balance of Power Politics,The Remaking of Central Europe: Nationalist Movements,The Rise of Germany,The End of Empires: The Eastern Question?,Imperial Rivalries and the System of Alliances,World War I and the Road to Peace. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) summarize the impact of Renaissance and Reform on Europe as well as the economic, social and political circumstances in Europe when the new age was about to begin | 10, 14, 23, 4, 9 | A |
| 2) explain why Peace of Westphalia, which emerged in the end of the power struggle in Europe, is of great importance for the establishment of the modern international system | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 3) evaluate the global competition of the great powers in the 17th and 18th centuries, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 4) discuss the reasons of the French Revolution, how it is done and its consequences, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 5) evaluate political and economic transformation of Europe in the 20th century, developments in European imperialism and the world outside Europe, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| 6) identify the reasons of the First World War; the beginning and the spread of the war, the peace initiatives to end of the war, | 10, 14, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, familiarizing students with the syllabus and the course reader | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 2 | Renaissance, Reform and the political environment in Europe as well as in the Ottoman Empire and Russia | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 3 | Thirty Years War and the Peace of Westphalia: What do they mean for IR? | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 4 | 17th and 18th centuries: Rivalry among major powers of Europe | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 5 | Revolutions: Industrial Revolution, American Revolution and the French Revolution | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 6 | French Revolution | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 7 | Europe in the melting pot: Political and Economic Transformations | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 8 | Europe in 1815: Concert of Europe | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 9 | The Emergence of New Powers, 1851-1871: Balance of Power Politics | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 10 | The Remaking of Central Europe: Nationalist Movements | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 11 | The Rise of Germany | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 12 | The End of Empires: The Eastern Question? | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 13 | Imperial Rivalries and the System of Alliances | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| 14 | World War I and the Road to Peace | Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. -------------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. -------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London: Abacus. -------------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| Resources |
| Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. ---------- Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848. London: Abacus. ----------------Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914, London: Abacus. -----------------Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage. |
| Armaoğlu, F. H. (1997). 19. yüzyıl siyası̂ tarihi (1789-1914). 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 | |