COURSE UNIT TITLE

: READINGS IN THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

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 is the sequel to "Theories of International Relations". Its objective is to help students have a more comprehensive and lasting understanding of previously taught classical and contemporary theories through case studies. It continues to discuss and reflect on concepts and theoretical debates in the field of International Relations.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   After taking this course, students are expected to deepen their understanding of international relations, and its systematic analysis.
2   Students will be able to apply theories and concepts to current topics and events in international politics.
3   Students will improve their foreign language skills and command in international relations terminology.
4   Students will improve their abilities to make (power-point) presentations before an audience and to discuss.
5   Students will improve their ability to back up their arguments with reason and theory.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Subjects to be covered
2 The concept of 'uncertainty' in international relations
3 Realism - Case study I
4 Realism - Case study II
5 Realism - Case study III
6 Liberalism - Case study I
7 Liberalism - Case study II
8 Proliferation of nuclear weapons
9 English School - Case study
10 Constructivism - Case study
11 Gender approaches - Case study
12 Political Economy - Case study I
13 Political Economy - Case study II
14 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and class participation.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods


Assessment Criteria

1. Will list, categorize, explain, evaluate and compare key IR theories.
2. Will apply theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes.
3. Will use IR terminology and foreign language in class discussions.
4. Will demonstrate his/her familiarity with current political developments.
5. Will use reasoned and theory-related argument.

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

TBA

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 126

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.44
LO.5

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