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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS IRE 2112 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVILAY ZEHRA AKSOY

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce key theories and debates of international relations, and to provide students with the analytical tools necessary to relate theories to world problems

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   describe and explain the key theories in international relations 2   evaluate and compare the key theories of international relations 3   assess the key role of international relations theories to understand global problems 4   apply theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes in order to lay a basis for analyzing international affairs 5   communicate to demonstrate the ability to employ IR terminology 6   express views in clear, precise and self-confident manner

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction 2 The uses of theory in International Relations 3 Liberalism 4 Realism 5 Neorealism and Neoliberalism 6 English School 7 Constructivism I 8 Constructivism II 9 Marxism 10 Critical theory 11 Green theory 12 Feminism

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture 2. Participation 3. Take-home assignment

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 TP TermProject 2 ASS Assignment 3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE TP * 0.58 + ASS * 0.42 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Will list, categorize, explain, evaluate and compare key IR theories. 2. Will relate theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes. 3. Will use IR terminology and foreign language in class discussions.

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. Participation in class discussions is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevilayz.aksoy@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 12 3 36 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 5 60 Preparing assignments 1 17 17 Preparing assignments 1 18 18 Project Assignment 1 1,5 2 Final Assignment 1 1,5 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 135

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 LO.1 5 LO.2 5 LO.3 5 LO.4 5 LO.5 5 LO.6 5