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| Code | SBUZ302 |
| Name | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ASLI ILGIT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
By focusing on the details of foreign policy analysis perspectives and case studies, the course aims to help students improve their analytical skill to examiene foreign policy making processes and consequences.
Course Content
This course covers foreign policy making process as well as the role of actors and internal and external factors in shaping and understanding of foreign policy making. We will examine several foreign policy analysis perspectives and cases of foreign policy behaviors.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Bezen Balamir Coşkun ve İnan Rüma (der.) Dış Politika Analizi: Konu, Kuram, Yöntem. Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2022.
Notes
Daily news, periodical readings
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn about the connection and relationship between Foreign Policy Analysis and IR. |
| LO02 | Understand foreign policy analysis theories and factors that affect foreign policy making. |
| LO03 | Gain understanding of the foreign policy decision making and foreign policy making processes of different political systems. |
| LO04 | Learn about the role of external factors in foreign policy. |
| LO05 | Learn about the role of internal factors in foreign policy. |
| LO06 | Learn about the role of cultural factors in foreign policy. |
| LO07 | Learn about the role of media and public opinion in foreign policy. |
| LO08 | Learn about the role of individual leaders in foreign policy. |
| LO09 | Learn about the role of internal group dynamics in foreign policy. |
| LO10 | Learn about the role of organizational procedures in foreign policy. |
| LO11 | Gain skills to analyze a particular foreign policy behavior or decision. |
| LO12 | Students acquire skills to comparatively analyze foreign policy cases. |
| LO13 | Students acquire skills to discuss and analyze the future of foreign policy analysis. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview | Reading | |
| 2 | What is Foreign Policy and How to Analyze Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 3 | Theoretical Approaches-Systemic | Reading | |
| 4 | Societal Factors: Culture and Identity | Reading | |
| 5 | Societal Factors: Public Opinion | Reading | |
| 6 | Role of Government and Political Opposition | Reading | |
| 7 | Organizational Process in Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Leaders | Reading | |
| 10 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Group Dynamics | Reading | |
| 11 | Non-State Actors | Reading | |
| 12 | Interest Groups and Lobbying in Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 13 | Future of Foreign Policy Analysis | Reading | |
| 14 | Comparative Foreign Policy | Reading | |
| 15 | Recap the Semester | Discussion | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
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 | 7 | 98 |
| 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) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||