COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRL 6105 ADVANCED ISSUES IN FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZÜHAL ÜNALP ÇEPEL

Offered to

International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to an analysis of foreign policies of countries through theories of International Relations such as realism, liberalism and social constructivism. It aims at analyzing the external factors as examined by realism and liberalism and internal factors as analyzed by social constructivism under the titles identity and values, public opinion, sociateal groups, bureaucratic politics and leadership style that have significant impact on foreign policy-making.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Gain an understanding of theories of foreign policy analysis.
2   identify the external factors through realism and liberalism and internal factors through social constructivism (identiy and values, public opinion, societal groups, bureaucratic politics, leadership styles) that have impact on foreign policy decision-making.
3   Analyze the foreign policy decisions of states through an analysis of external and internal factors.
4   Design and write a research paper to analyze a specific foreign policy of a country.
5   Work effectively as a part of a team and individually.
6   Demonstrate analytical skills in writing a report.
7   Demonstrate communication skills in presenting a report.
8   Acquire the skills to use library and internet resources independently.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Theoretical Approaches and Frameworks for Foreign Policy Behavior Juliet Kaarbo, Jeffrey S. Lantis, and Ryan K. Beasley "The Analysis of Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective," in Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective: Domestic and International Influences on State Behavior, 2nd Edition, Ryan K. Beasley et. al. eds., (Washington D.C.: CQ Press, 2012), pp. 1-26
2 Theoretical Approaches and Frameworks for Foreign Policy Behavior Steve Smith et al. eds. Foreign Policy, Theories, Actors, Cases, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.
3 Anarchy and Power in the International System: Realism Mustafa Aydın, "Determinants of Turkish Foreign Policy: Changing Patterns and Conjunctures during the Cold War," Middle Eastern Studies, Vol. 36, No. 1, (Jan. 2000), pp. 103-139
4 Realism versus Liberalism TBA
5 Interdependence in the International System: Liberalism Jeanne A. K. Hey, Foreign Policy Options under Dependence: A Theoretical Evaluation with Evidence from Ecuador, Journal of Latin American Studies, Vol. 25, No. 3. (Oct., 1993), pp. 543-574
6 Public Opinion, Identity and Culture: Constructivism TBA
7 Public Opinion, Identity and Culture: Constructiivism TBA
8 Societal Groups: Links and Opposition TBA
9 Government Organizations: Democracies and Bureaucracies Graham Allison, "The Cuban Missile Crisis," in Steve Smith et al Foreign Policy, Theories, Actors, Cases, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008), 207-228.
10 Leaders: Personalities and Beliefs John Vogler, "Perspectives on the Foreign Policy System: Psychological Approaches," in Understanding Foreign Policy: The Foreign Policy Systems Approach, Michael Clarke and Brian White, eds., Aldershot: Edward Elgar, 1989, pp. 135-162. Jerrold Post, Saddam Hussein of Iraq: A Political Psychology Profile, Political Psychology, v. 12, n.2, (1991)
11 Leadership Styles Margaret G. Hermann, Thomas Preston, Bahgat Korany and Timothy M. Shaw, "Who Leads Matters: The Effect of Powerful Individuals," International Studies Review, Vol. 3, No. 2, (Summer 2001), pp. 83-94
12 Presentations
13 Presentations
14 Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Ryan K. Beasley, Juliet Kaarbo and Jeffrey S. Lantis and Michael T. Snarr (eds) Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective, Domestic and International Influences on State Behavior, Washingtin D.C., CQ Press, 2012.
2. Laura Neack, Jeanne A.K. Hey and Patrick J. Haney, eds. Foreign Policy Analysis: Continuity and Change in its Second Generation, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1985,
3. Michael Clarke and Brian White, eds. Understanding Foreign Policy: The Foreign Policy Systems Approach, Aldershot: Edward Elgar, 1989.
4. C.F. Herman, C.W. Kegley, and J. N. Rosenau eds. New Directions in the Study of Foreign Policy, Boston: Unwin Hyman, 1987.
5. Graham Allison and Philip Zelikow, The Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis 2nd Ed. Boston: Little Brown, 19996.
6. Steve Smith et al. eds., Foreign Policy, Theories, Actors, Cases, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.




Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Individual work (writing and presenting a paper)
3. Group Work (Writing and presenting a report as a group)
4. Participation in class discussions
4. Exams

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 ASG ASSIGNMENT
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ* 0.40 + PAR* 0.10 + ASG * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

15 percent of final exam (which is 40 percent ) is allocated to the term project which is consisted of a long paper and presentation.


Assessment Criteria

1. Demonstrate understanding of international relations theories that analyzes foreign policy decision-making.
2. Evaluate the outcomes of foreign policies of various countries by applying the theories and approaches of international relations taught.
3. Participate a group work or individual work in analyzing a specific foreign policy of a country.
4. Demonstrate high communication skills in writing and presenting a report.
5. Demonstrate the skills to use library and internet resources independently.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Students are supposed to read all the articles and book chapters assigned for the week before coming to class.
2. Attendance (70 percent) is mandatory.
3. Participation to class discussions is compulsory.
4. If for any reason the student cannot attend the class, he/she is supposed to inform the instructor prior to class.
5. Plagiarism of any kind will result with disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

zuhal.unalp@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparing short assignments 5 8 40
Preparing long assignments 1 20 20
Preparing presentations 1 15 15
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
In-class practices 1 15 15
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 208

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.54
LO.64
LO.74
LO.84