POLS409 Oil, Water and War

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS409
Name Oil, Water and War
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
Course Instructor
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Course Goal / Objective

This course is to provide you with historical information, analytical toolsand knowledge that will be useful in comprehending the complex dynamics of oil and water politics, and to prepare you to engage in debates about current developments and policies that states and other entities might pursue to satisfy needs for oiland water.

Course Content

Oil and water scarcities are already major causes ofconflict within and between nations. The struggle for the control of their sources has been so central to international politicsthat some expertsand policymakers have claimed that whereasthe 20th century wascharacterized bya global struggle for petroleum, the 21st century will be marked bya struggle for water. The issues of oiland waterare interdisciplinary bytheir very nature, and their politicaland securityaspects will be emphasized in thiscourse. In addition to the physicalconflict over these resources, asthe title ofcourse implies, we willalso consider how the struggle for these resourcesaffects policy debates, economicand foreign policies, and investment in new technologyand infrastructure. The semester is divided into two parts. During the first half of the course we will focus on the issuessurrounding oiland natural gas, and in the later half of the course we will do the same for water.

Course Precondition

Resources

Daniel Yergin. The Prize: Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power. Simon & Schuster. 2009.

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand the place and importance of the oiland water issues in global politics
LO02 Understand the role and importance of oil in various historical events in world politics.
LO03 Gain understanding of the conflict among various actors in domestic politics about oil issues.
LO04 Examine the role of oil in different wars in world politics.
LO05 Examine the role and importance of oil in states' foreign policy.
LO06 Learn about the birth of OPEC and its role in oil politics.
LO07 Learn about the birth of NOCs and their role in global oil politics.
LO08 Midterm Exam
LO09 Gain a general understanding of water and its role in birth of civilizations.
LO10 Examine the different understandings of water security.
LO11 Learn about different approaches of various actors in global water pollitics.
LO12 Examine the relationship between water and human rights.
LO13 Gain skills to analyze different oil and water problems in different parts of the world.
LO14 Gain skills to analyze different oil and water problems in different parts of the world.
LO15 Recap the semester


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. 5
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. 2
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. 5
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. 1
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. 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 1
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. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction and Overview of the Course Introduction and Overview of the Course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Beginning: USA and World War I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Interwar Period: Latin America and Middle East Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Post World War II- Japan and Germany Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 National Oil Companies Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 States, Companies and OPEC Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Energy crises in the 1970s, 80s and 90s Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Prep for the Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
9 Water and Civilizations Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Water in the Middle East I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Water in the Middle East II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Water Problems in Asia Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Water Problems in Africa Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Corporations vs Communities Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 International Cooperation or Conflict Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
16 Term Exams Prep for the Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams Prep for the Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap

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