POLS403 Current Issues in International Relations

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

Information

Code POLS403
Name Current Issues in International Relations
Term 2024-2025 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 Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZDEN SELCEN ÖZMELEK
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

To examine the main problems framing the international relations and discuss solution alternatives

Course Content

Fundamental Problems of International Relations

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Current Issues In International Relations 1 Meral Balcı

Notes

Issues In International Relations Edited By Trevor C. Salmon, Mark F. Imber


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Further improve their comprehension and familiarity with various issues on the agenda of international relations to develop multi-perspectival as well as global approach to IR studies.
LO02 Examine those issues from a critical and analytical point of view in order to grasp their complex and multi-causal nature.
LO03 Develop the skill to make critical and reasoned argument.
LO04 Develop the skill to use, find and evaluate the relevant sources, including academic and media material.
LO05 Develop the skill to engage in discussions with the rest of co-learners as well as the lecturer


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.
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. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
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.
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. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 2
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. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Security and Cooperation in the South Caucasus Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 International Energy Sector Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Latin American Politics and Socialism I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
4 Latin American Politics and Socialism II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
5 Middle Eastern Politics and Security Issues I Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
6 Middle Eastern Politics and Security Issues II Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
7 Military Coups and Democratic Transformation Processes in Africa Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 South China Sea Problem Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
10 China, Russia and Central Asia Relations Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
11 United Nations Security Council and Reform Discussions Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
12 Anatomy of Globalization Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
13 Modern State Transformation Arguments Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
14 International Terrorism Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
15 The Future of the European Union Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams Overview Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Overview 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 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

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:29