COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVILAY ZEHRA AKSOY

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations
International Relations

Course Objective

This course examines the intertwining of ethics and politics in contemporary world politics. The overall aim of the course is to develop students' understanding of the normative debates that increasingly characterize and occupy world politics. Many contemporary global problems have moral aspect and urgency, including questions to do with sovereignty, the ethics of war and conflict, the ethical issues produced by the 'war on terror', humanitarian intervention, questions of poverty and inequality, sustainable development, migration, democracy promotion and so on. A key aim is to increase students' awareness about the ethical dimension of these pressing problems and to enable them to think critically about theories and issues related to international ethics.
This course is made up of two parts. The first part of the course examines mainstream theoretical perspectives on international ethics. The second part consists of looking into a number of case studies and linking them with theoretical arguments.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Participation

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

-

Assessment Criteria

1. Will describe and explain main theoretical perspectives on international ethics.
2. Will display awareness of normative issues in world politics.
3. Will display critical thinking about international ethics both conceptually and practically.
4. Will be able to link normative issues with theoretical arguments.
5. Will be able to express views in a clear and precise manner and by means of technology where necessary.
6. Will use library and internet sources.

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
(0232)3018205

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes