COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALI ŞEVKET OVALI

Offered to

International Relations (English)

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.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Case study
3. Participation

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The students 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. Thestudent will demonstrate in his/her paper 1) a theoretical framework/literature review; 2) defined research question/s; 3) developed argument/s which are supported with case studies; 4) proper citations; 5) an organized structure including an introduction, conclusion and subsections.
3. The student 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)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes