COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THEORIES OF INTERNATONAL RELATIONS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

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

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVILAY ZEHRA AKSOY

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

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
7   use communication technology appropriately

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 The neo-neo debate: Neo-realism
6 The neo-neo debate: Neo-liberalism
7 The English School I
8 The English School II
9 Constructivism I
10 Constructivism II
11 Marxist theories
12 Critical theory
13 Green theory
14 Feminist approaches

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Class discussion

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

None

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 in line with the key concepts.

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 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 128

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.45
LO.55
LO.65
LO.74

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