COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IREM AŞKAR KARAKIR

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

The primary objective of the course is to introduce the students an extensive literature on the causes of war and post-war peace building efforts. Survey of theoretical approaches to problems of conflict, together with concepts such as stability, change and order, techniques of conflict management and possible means of conflict resolution will be amongst the major topics covered.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Peter Wallensteen, Understanding Conflict Resolution: War, Peace and the Global System, SAGE Publications, London, 2002.
Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse, Hugh Miall, Contemporary Conflict Resolution, Polity Press, Cambridge&Malden, 2014 (3rd Ed).

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Case study
Class discussions

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Each student will conduct a case study, present it in the class and then write a report taking into consideration the feedback provided during the presentation.

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will define the concept of conflict, outline the resolution of conflicts between international and intra-national actors, comprehend the complexities in conflict resolution and delineate humanitarian intervention, peace keeping, international mediation and post-conflict processes.
2. The learner will conduct a case study that reflects the theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field and present this study effectively.
3. The learner will offer consistent and aforethought participations, which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of course reading.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 % of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Learners should complete course readings before the class for which they are assigned.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

irem.askar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes