Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | INT1222740 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is designed to enable students understand the basic concepts, principles, theories, actors and applications of international relations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.,Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.,Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. ,Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.,International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.,Military force: The use of force, types of force.,International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. ,International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.,Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. ,Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.,Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.,The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.,International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.,The Future Tracks of International Relations. Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management.. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1- Analyze the historical development of international relations: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1- Categorize the evolution of international relations in terms of periods and theories. | 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.2- Examine the transition of international systems within cause-consequence relationship. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3- Predict the future tracks of international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2- Make case and regional analyses: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1- Choose relevant actors and levels of analyses. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2- Use proper concepts to analyze and comment on international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.3- Identify processes of international relations composed of state and non-state actors. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.4- Point out the interaction between international politics, organizations and international law. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.5- Indicate how international relations interact with other fields such as economics, politics, technology and environment. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3- Use the concepts and theories of international relations as analytical tools: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1- Make pro and con statements, give examples and cluster cases while explaining the theories of international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2- Discuss and apply in what ways the concerned theory can be useful in understanding the selected cases. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.3- Analyze and discuss actual cases from theoretical perspective. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4- Scrutinize international conflicts and propose possible solutions: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1- Define the actors, processes and outcomes of conflict while defining the problematic. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.2- Cluster obstacles and facilitators of alternative solutions. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.3- Make cost-profit analyses to understand to what extent alternative solutions can meet expectations of the concerned parties. | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history. | |
| 2 | Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances. | |
| 3 | Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. | |
| 4 | Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy. | |
| 5 | International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage. | |
| 6 | Military force: The use of force, types of force. | |
| 7 | International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. | |
| 8 | International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes. | |
| 9 | Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. | |
| 10 | Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture. | |
| 11 | Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population. | |
| 12 | The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution. | |
| 13 | International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance. | |
| 14 | The Future Tracks of International Relations. Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management. |
| Resources |
| Joshua S. Goldstein ve Jon C. Pavehouse, Intarnational Relations, Pearson Education. 2014. |
| Stephen Walt, The Relationship between Theory and Policy in International Relations. Annual Review of Political Science 8, 2005: 23–48. Robert Art and Robert Jervis, eds. International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues. Longman, 2006. James Dougherty, and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff. Contending Theories of International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey. Longman, 2001. Michael Doyle, Ways of War and Peace: Realism, Liberalism, and Socialism. Norton, 1997. Robert C. North, War, Peace, Survival: Global Politics and Conceptual Synthesis. Westview, 1990. Dower, Nigel. An Introduction to Global Citizenship. Edinburgh, 2003 |
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 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 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 | 5 | 10 | 50 | |||
| General Exam | 6 | 10 | 60 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 156 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(156/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | INT1222740 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Hatice Deniz GENÇ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is designed to enable students understand the basic concepts, principles, theories, actors and applications of international relations. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history.,Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances.,Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. ,Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy.,International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage.,Military force: The use of force, types of force.,International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. ,International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes.,Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. ,Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture.,Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population.,The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution.,International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance.,The Future Tracks of International Relations. Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management.. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1- Analyze the historical development of international relations: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.1- Categorize the evolution of international relations in terms of periods and theories. | 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.2- Examine the transition of international systems within cause-consequence relationship. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3- Predict the future tracks of international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2- Make case and regional analyses: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.1- Choose relevant actors and levels of analyses. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.2- Use proper concepts to analyze and comment on international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.3- Identify processes of international relations composed of state and non-state actors. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.4- Point out the interaction between international politics, organizations and international law. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 2.5- Indicate how international relations interact with other fields such as economics, politics, technology and environment. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3- Use the concepts and theories of international relations as analytical tools: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.1- Make pro and con statements, give examples and cluster cases while explaining the theories of international relations. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.2- Discuss and apply in what ways the concerned theory can be useful in understanding the selected cases. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 3.3- Analyze and discuss actual cases from theoretical perspective. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4- Scrutinize international conflicts and propose possible solutions: | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.1- Define the actors, processes and outcomes of conflict while defining the problematic. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.2- Cluster obstacles and facilitators of alternative solutions. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| 4.3- Make cost-profit analyses to understand to what extent alternative solutions can meet expectations of the concerned parties. | 10, 13, 16, 4, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to International Relations: Content, theory, actors, levels of analyses, geography and history. | |
| 2 | Power Politics and Realism: Power, bargaining, international system, alliances. | |
| 3 | Alternatives to Power Politics: Liberalism, feminism, constructivism, postmodernism, peace studies. | |
| 4 | Foreign Policy: Making foreign policy, decision making, sub-state actors, democracy and foreign policy. | |
| 5 | International Conflict: The causes of war, conflicts of interest, conflicts of ideas, means of leverage. | |
| 6 | Military force: The use of force, types of force. | |
| 7 | International Organizations and International Law: World Order, the UN, international law. | |
| 8 | International Trade: Political economy, markets, trade strategies, trade regimes. | |
| 9 | Money and Business: The currency system, state financial positions, multinational business. | |
| 10 | Integration: Supra-nationalism, integration theory, the EU, international culture. | |
| 11 | Environment and Population: Interdependence and environment, natural resources, population. | |
| 12 | The North-South Relations: Theories of accumulation, globalization, the state of the south, revolution. | |
| 13 | International Development: Growth and development, industrialization, North-South affairs, foreign assistance. | |
| 14 | The Future Tracks of International Relations. Participation, research, case analysis, discussion, project management. |
| Resources |
| Joshua S. Goldstein ve Jon C. Pavehouse, Intarnational Relations, Pearson Education. 2014. |
| Stephen Walt, The Relationship between Theory and Policy in International Relations. Annual Review of Political Science 8, 2005: 23–48. Robert Art and Robert Jervis, eds. International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues. Longman, 2006. James Dougherty, and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff. Contending Theories of International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey. Longman, 2001. Michael Doyle, Ways of War and Peace: Realism, Liberalism, and Socialism. Norton, 1997. Robert C. North, War, Peace, Survival: Global Politics and Conceptual Synthesis. Westview, 1990. Dower, Nigel. An Introduction to Global Citizenship. Edinburgh, 2003 |
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 | |