COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 4105 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ALI ŞEVKET OVALI

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations
International Relations

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to explore the mainstream approaches and current cases in international security studies from both conceptual and policy-orientated perspectives. The course will introduce a wide range of topics encompassing human security, societal security, environmental security, coercive diplomacy, humanitarian intervention, responsibility to protect, securitization, cyberwarfare, weapons of mass destruction, international terrorism and new security challenges. Through providing a conceptual framework, the course aims to equip the readers with essentials of international security problems.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate understanding of traditional and alternative views on international security in order to comprehend the security studies literature
2   Demonstrate understanding of the main current international security issues to understand their impact on international affairs
3   Comprehend knowledge on contemporary international security problems for the purpose of conducting case study analysis

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction / What is Security Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, 1-9. Paul Williams, Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, London, 2008. 1-12. Peter Hough, Understanding Global Security, 2nd edition, Routledge, London, 2008. 2-21.
2 Conceptual Framework (Human Security & Securitization, Humanitarian Intervention, Responsibility to Protect) I Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, 104-116, 131-144. Baylis, Smith et.al, Globalization of World Politics, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020, 514-528.
3 Conceptual Framework (Human Security & Securitization, Humanitarian Intervention, Responsibility to Protect) II Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, 104-116, 131-144. Baylis, Smith et.al, Globalization of World Politics, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020, 514-528.
4 Conceptual Framework (Societal Security, Environmental Security, Coercive Diplomacy) I (Societal Security, Environmental Security, & Economic Security) (2 weeks) Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, pp. 176-189. 190-207. 239-255. Başar Baysal Uluç Karakaş, Climate Change and Security: Different Perceptions Different Approaches, Uluslararası Ilişkiler, Vol 14, No 54, 21-44. NATO and Climate Change, Secretary General s Report, 2022. Extra readings will be assigned
5 Conceptual Framework (Societal Security, Environmental Security, Coercive Diplomacy) II Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, pp. 176-189. 190-207. 239-255. Başar Baysal Uluç Karakaş, Climate Change and Security: Different Perceptions Different Approaches, Uluslararası Ilişkiler, Vol 14, No 54, 21-44. NATO and Climate Change, Secretary General s Report, 2022. Extra readings will be assigned
6 Conceptual Framework (Energy Security, Cyber Threats, Hybrid Warfare, UAV Warfare) Myriam Dunn Cavelty and Victor Mauer, Routledge Handbook of Security Studies, Routledge, London, 2010. 180-190. 211-220. Frank G. Hoffman, Conflict in the 21st Century: The Rise of Hybrid Wars, Potamac Institute for Policy Studies, Arlington, 2007. Benton et.al, The Ukraine War and Threats to Food and Energy Security, Chatam House Research Paper, April 2022. Extra readings will be assigned
7 Conceptual Framework (Energy Security, Cyber Threats, Hybrid Warfare, UAV Warfare) Myriam Dunn Cavelty and Victor Mauer, Routledge Handbook of Security Studies, Routledge, London, 2010. 180-190. 211-220. Frank G. Hoffman, Conflict in the 21st Century: The Rise of Hybrid Wars, Potamac Institute for Policy Studies, Arlington, 2007. Benton et.al, The Ukraine War and Threats to Food and Energy Security, Chatam House Research Paper, April 2022. Extra readings will be assigned
8 NATO and Transatlantic Security Peter Hough et. al., International Security Studies, Theory and Practice, Routledge, London, 2015, pp. 306-318. NATO s New Strategic Concept, 2022. Extra readings will be assigned
9 Security Problems / Weapons of Mass Destruction / Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Weapons Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010. 256-272. Baylis, Smith et.al, Globalization of World Politics, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020, 478-494. Extra readings will be assigned
10 Security Problems / International Terrorism and International Crime Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010, pp.273-288, 346-361. Baylis, Smith et.al, Globalization of World Politics, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020, 449-465. Extra readings will be assigned.
11 Case Studies /
12 Case Studies /
13 Case Studies /
14 Case Studies /

Recomended or Required Reading

Alan Collins, Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford & New York, 2010.
Baylis, Smith et.al, Globalization of World Politics, 8th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020.
Michael E. Smith, International Security Politics, Policy, Prospects, Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2010.
Peter Hough, Understanding Global Security, 2nd edition, Routledge, London, 2008.
Peter Hough et. al., International Security Studies, Theory and Practice, Routledge, London, 2015.
Paul Williams, Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, London, 2008.
Myriam Dunn and Victor Mauer, Routledge Handbook of Security Studies, Routledge, London, 2010.
Extra materials will be announced by the lecturer. For all reading materials, please contact the teaching assistant of the course.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Class discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 QZ Quiz
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.35 + QZ * 0.15 +FN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.35 + QZ * 0.15 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Learners will explain the historical evolution of international security studies.
2. Learners will explain theoretical approaches and concepts in international security studies.
3. Learners will explain diverse current topics in international security agenda and conduct case study analysis.

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 have to make sure that they read all the required course material before the class and participate in class discussions by demonstrating required knowledge.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevket.ovali@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 5 70
Preparation for midterm exam 1 13 13
Preparation for final exam 1 13 13
Preparation for quiz etc. 1 12 12
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
Quiz etc. 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 156

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

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