Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYBERSECURITY in GLOBAL POLITICS | INT3216203 | Spring 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. Esra Merve BOZTOSUN ÇALIŞKAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra Merve BOZTOSUN ÇALIŞKAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyze policy controversies in information and communications, and identify similarities and differences between current and past policy controversies. Students will develop the ability to identify economic features of information and communications that shape industrial organization, recognize the main sources of rules, regulations, and policy in communications, and explain why these institutions have changed in recent years. Additionally, students will acquire the competence to find accurate and useful data about ICT industries and policies, understand the basics of cybersecurity technologies, and analyze and evaluate current cybersecurity policy issues. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The five dimensions of cyber power (military, economic, political, social, and informational,The historical development of cyberspace from Cold War origins, ARPANET to the Internet, and key cyber events are explored.,Deterrence theory in cyberspace, game theory applications, and network defense strategies are discussed.,National cyber strategies, cyber military organizations, and state-sponsored operations are analyzed.,Non-state actors and threats such as hacktivist groups, cyber terrorism, and organized cybercrime are examined., International law frameworks for cyber operations, the Tallinn Manual, and attribution challenges are addressed.,Economic dimensions including industrial espionage, critical infrastructure protection, and intellectual property theft are discussed.,Midterm week.,Cyber diplomacy, norm development, and international cooperation mechanisms are examined.,Digital authoritarianism, privacy, surveillance, and platform governance issues are explored.,The implications of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT security on cybersecurity are discussed.,Cyber competition, cyber diplomacy, and cyber deterrence in international relations are covered.,Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated.,Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. ,Final Week. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The five dimensions of cyber power (military, economic, political, social, and informational | |
| 2 | The historical development of cyberspace from Cold War origins, ARPANET to the Internet, and key cyber events are explored. | |
| 3 | Deterrence theory in cyberspace, game theory applications, and network defense strategies are discussed. | |
| 4 | National cyber strategies, cyber military organizations, and state-sponsored operations are analyzed. | |
| 5 | Non-state actors and threats such as hacktivist groups, cyber terrorism, and organized cybercrime are examined. | |
| 6 | International law frameworks for cyber operations, the Tallinn Manual, and attribution challenges are addressed. | |
| 7 | Economic dimensions including industrial espionage, critical infrastructure protection, and intellectual property theft are discussed. | |
| 8 | Midterm week. | |
| 9 | Cyber diplomacy, norm development, and international cooperation mechanisms are examined. | |
| 10 | Digital authoritarianism, privacy, surveillance, and platform governance issues are explored. | |
| 11 | The implications of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT security on cybersecurity are discussed. | |
| 12 | Cyber competition, cyber diplomacy, and cyber deterrence in international relations are covered. | |
| 13 | Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. | |
| 14 | Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. | |
| 15 | Final Week |
| Resources |
| Singer, P. W., & Friedman, A. (2014). Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know. Oxford University Press. Nye, J. S. (2011). The Future of Power. PublicAffairs. Kello, L. (2017). The Virtual Weapon and International Order. Yale University Press. Segal, A. (2016). The Hacked World Order: How Nations Fight, Trade, Maneuver, and Manipulate in the Digital Age. PublicAffairs. Schmitt, M. N. (Ed.). (2017). Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations. Cambridge University Press. |
| To be uploaded weekly to the MEBIS Course Files section |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYBERSECURITY in GLOBAL POLITICS | INT3216203 | Spring 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. Esra Merve BOZTOSUN ÇALIŞKAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Esra Merve BOZTOSUN ÇALIŞKAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to analyze policy controversies in information and communications, and identify similarities and differences between current and past policy controversies. Students will develop the ability to identify economic features of information and communications that shape industrial organization, recognize the main sources of rules, regulations, and policy in communications, and explain why these institutions have changed in recent years. Additionally, students will acquire the competence to find accurate and useful data about ICT industries and policies, understand the basics of cybersecurity technologies, and analyze and evaluate current cybersecurity policy issues. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The five dimensions of cyber power (military, economic, political, social, and informational,The historical development of cyberspace from Cold War origins, ARPANET to the Internet, and key cyber events are explored.,Deterrence theory in cyberspace, game theory applications, and network defense strategies are discussed.,National cyber strategies, cyber military organizations, and state-sponsored operations are analyzed.,Non-state actors and threats such as hacktivist groups, cyber terrorism, and organized cybercrime are examined., International law frameworks for cyber operations, the Tallinn Manual, and attribution challenges are addressed.,Economic dimensions including industrial espionage, critical infrastructure protection, and intellectual property theft are discussed.,Midterm week.,Cyber diplomacy, norm development, and international cooperation mechanisms are examined.,Digital authoritarianism, privacy, surveillance, and platform governance issues are explored.,The implications of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT security on cybersecurity are discussed.,Cyber competition, cyber diplomacy, and cyber deterrence in international relations are covered.,Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated.,Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. ,Final Week. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The five dimensions of cyber power (military, economic, political, social, and informational | |
| 2 | The historical development of cyberspace from Cold War origins, ARPANET to the Internet, and key cyber events are explored. | |
| 3 | Deterrence theory in cyberspace, game theory applications, and network defense strategies are discussed. | |
| 4 | National cyber strategies, cyber military organizations, and state-sponsored operations are analyzed. | |
| 5 | Non-state actors and threats such as hacktivist groups, cyber terrorism, and organized cybercrime are examined. | |
| 6 | International law frameworks for cyber operations, the Tallinn Manual, and attribution challenges are addressed. | |
| 7 | Economic dimensions including industrial espionage, critical infrastructure protection, and intellectual property theft are discussed. | |
| 8 | Midterm week. | |
| 9 | Cyber diplomacy, norm development, and international cooperation mechanisms are examined. | |
| 10 | Digital authoritarianism, privacy, surveillance, and platform governance issues are explored. | |
| 11 | The implications of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and IoT security on cybersecurity are discussed. | |
| 12 | Cyber competition, cyber diplomacy, and cyber deterrence in international relations are covered. | |
| 13 | Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. | |
| 14 | Student presentations, research paper presentations, and policy recommendations are evaluated. | |
| 15 | Final Week |
| Resources |
| Singer, P. W., & Friedman, A. (2014). Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know. Oxford University Press. Nye, J. S. (2011). The Future of Power. PublicAffairs. Kello, L. (2017). The Virtual Weapon and International Order. Yale University Press. Segal, A. (2016). The Hacked World Order: How Nations Fight, Trade, Maneuver, and Manipulate in the Digital Age. PublicAffairs. Schmitt, M. N. (Ed.). (2017). Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations. Cambridge University Press. |
| To be uploaded weekly to the MEBIS Course Files section |
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 | |