POLS421 Selected Topics in International Relations I

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

Information

Code POLS421
Name Selected Topics in International Relations I
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

The aim of this course isto analyze the predominant issues that are observed in international relations

Course Content

In this class the prominent issues of international relations will be discussed.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

1. John Andrews, The World in Conflict: Understanding the world's troublespots

Notes

2. Keith Robbins, The World Since 1945 A Concise History


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 They will be able to clarify their own perspectives on issues of politics and society in the contemporary world
LO02 They will be able to identify, understand and analyze international, regional, national and local issues and problems
LO03 Follow the political, social, and economic processes in the world in detail.
LO04 Expresses his / her thoughts and suggestions in written and oral form and communicate effectively within the work life.
LO05 To interpret current developments thanks to the objective information learned on international relations.


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. 2
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. 3
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. 3
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.
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. 4
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. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the Course Resource evaluation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 The End of Cold War Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Emergence and Development of Political History Discipline Reading assignment Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Terrorism, Cyber Terror and Human Rights Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Human Rights and Migration Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 European Union and Security Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Asylum and Statelessness Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Energy Security Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Water Issues Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Globalization Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Gender issues Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Cultural issues Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Environmental issues Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Hegemonist Approach Presentation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for exam 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