COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRL 7061 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations (English) Non-Thesis (Evening)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ZEHRA NILÜFER KARACASULU

Offered to

International Relations (English) Non-Thesis (Evening)

Course Objective

This course introduces students to the major paradigms, theories, concepts, issues and debates associated with the academic study of international politics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Comprehend major theories and concepts in international politics.
2   Comprehend traditonal issues in international politics, particularly on security and economy
3   To develop academic communication skills.
4   Work in groups to design and run presentations.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Overview of the Course/ Scope and Actors of International Relations This session will also focus on course expectations, including the assignment of readings for presentation and discussion
2 History of international relations
3 History of international relations continue
4 Main concepts of Realism/ Neo realism
5 Main Concepts of Liberalism / Neo liberalism
6 The English School (International Society)
7 Midterm
8 Intoduction to New Approaches: Constructivism and Critical Theories
9 International Political Economy
10 International Law and Organizations
11 War, Just War, Humanitarian Intervention
12 International Terrorism
13 Presentations
14 General Review

Recomended or Required Reading

J. Baylis and S. Smith, (eds). 2005. The Globalization of World Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
R. Jackson and G. Sorenson, 2003. Introduction to International Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
P. Viotti and M. V. Kauppi, 2009. International Relations and World Politics.New Jersey: Pearson
J. Nye and D. Welch. 2011. Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation. New Jersey: Pearson

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Weekly discussions, presentations, lectures

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER)
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + STT * 0.20 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + STT * 0.20 + RST * 0.40


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

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 2 5 10
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 117

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9
LO.15
LO.24
LO.35
LO.455

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