COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UAT 4018 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 3

Offered By

International Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

MURAD MAMMAD

Offered to

International Trade

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

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the discipline and theory of international relations
2 The evolution of the international system
3 The evolution of the international system
4 Realism
5 Realism
6 Liberalism
7 Liberalism
8 Midterm Exam
9 International conflict
10 International conflict
11 International organizations, international law and human rights
12 International organizations, international law and human rights
13 North-south relations
14 North-South relations
15 Review
16 Final Exam
17 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Jackson, R and Sorenson, G. (2010) `International Relations: Theories and Approaches . Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press
Viotti, P.R., Kauppi, M. (2012) `International Relations Theory . Longman;US
Joshua S. Goldstein ve Jon C. Pevehouse (2015) Uluslararası Ilişkiler International Relations, Update (10 th ed.) Çeviren: Prof. Dr. Haluk Özdemir BB101 Yayınları
Evren Balta (der.) (2016), Küresel Siyasete Giriş, Uluslararası Ilişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler, Iletişim Yayınları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture by instructor, class discussion conducted by instructor, problem solving or case studies, question and answer teaching method

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1
2
3
4
5


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Skill in analysis, synthesis and critical thinking; skill in problem solving; skill in application via assignment and exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The Regulation of Dokuz Eylul University on Education and Examination in Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees
The Codes of Practice of School of Applied Sciences on Education and Examination

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevgi.cilingir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Lecture day, between the hours of 12:30-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 84

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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