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| Code | SBUZ302 |
| Name | Foreign Policy Analysis |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 | 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. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | What is Foreign Policy and How to Analyze Foreign Policy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Theoretical Approaches-Systemic | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Societal Factors: Culture and Identity | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Societal Factors: Public Opinion | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Role of Government and Political Opposition | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Organizational Process in Foreign Policy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Leaders | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Decision-Making in Foreign Policy - Group Dynamics | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Non-State Actors | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Interest Groups and Lobbying in Foreign Policy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 13 | Future of Foreign Policy Analysis | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Comparative Foreign Policy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Recap the Semester | Discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
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 | ||