POLS315 International Politics

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS315
Name International Politics
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

In this course basic dynamics and important events of international politics will be examined to give the ability to assess the current issues in international politics

Course Content

This course aims to examine fundamental issues in international politics in the context of history with an analytical perspective starting from the emergence of 2nd WW towards the end of the Cold War

Course Precondition

None

Resources

1. John Andrews, The World in Conflict: Understanding the world's trouble spots 2. Keith Robbins, The World Since 1945 A Concise History

Notes

3. John Merriman, A History of Modern Europe 4. Peter Calvocoressi, World Politics Since 1945


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Further improve their comprehension and familiarity with variousissues on the agenda of international relationsto developmulti-perspectivalas well asglobalapproach to IR studies
LO02 Examine those issuesfrom a criticaland analytical point ofview in order to grasp their complexandmulti-causal nature.
LO03 Develop the skill tomake criticaland reasoned argument.
LO04 Develop the skill to engage in discussions with the rest ofco-learnersas wellasthe lecturer
LO05 Develop the skill to use, find and evaluate the relevant sources, including academicandmedia material.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Road to the Second World War and international conjecture of the era Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 The Origins and Development of the Cold War Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Tensions in the Grand Alliance and the Growing Confrontation Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Empire, Cold War, and Decolonisation Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
5 The Cold War Intensifies: Containment Superseded Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Cold War: Crises and Change Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Soviet-American Relations Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 The Cold War of Peaceful Co-Existence and the Rise of Multipolarity Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
10 The Eastern and Western Blocs in the 1960s Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 The Vietnam War and other regional conflicts Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 The Detente Era Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Stagflation and econmic crises Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Detente in Decline Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 The Return to Confrontation, 1979-80 Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload (Hour) 116
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,64
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 04.12.2022 04:29