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| Code | SBUZ301 |
| Name | Theories of International Relations |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. 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 | Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in international relations and to explore new thinking in IR theory.
Course Content
This course focuses on main theories, major debates and main issues in International Relations.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Scott Burchill et al. 2013. Theories of International Relations, 5th ed. New York: Palgrave.
Notes
Tim Dunne, Mijla Kurki, and Steve Smith, International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity. Oxford: Oxford UP.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies major concepts in IR. |
| LO02 | Explains and discusses the main schools of thought in IR. |
| LO03 | Explores critical theories and new thinking in IR theory |
| LO04 | Discusses the universality of IR theory. |
| LO05 | Learns the major debates and issues in IR. |
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 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: IR as an academic discipline | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations 1 & 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Main debates in IR | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations,chp. 1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Diversity of IR Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.1 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Realism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Neorealism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 2 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Liberalism I | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Liberalism II | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.3 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | English School | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.4 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 9 | MIDTERM EXAM | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 10 | Social Constructivism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Marxism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.5 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Critical Theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 6 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Postmodernism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp.7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Feminist IR theory | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations, chp. 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Post-colonialism | Scott Burchill et al. Theories of International Relations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Review | Exam preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Sınav | Exam Preparation | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||