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| 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 | ||