COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜL MEHPARE KURTOĞLU ESKIŞAR

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English)
International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The main purpose of this course is to introduce IR students to the fundamental theoretical and policy issues facing the developing world.

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

1. B.C. Smith, Understanding Third World Politics, 2nd Edition, Houndmills: Palgrave, 2003.
2. Peter Calvert and Susan Calvert, Politics and Society in the Developing World, Third Edition, Harlow: Pearson, 2007.
3. Other readings TBA.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Assignments/Presentations
3. Exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will identify and explain the various key issues associated with the ongoing nation- and state building processes in the developing world.
2. The learner will make critical analyzes towards contemporary topics and discussings.
3. The learner will use IT knowledge to prepare presentations.
4. The learner will be able to express views in a clear, precise and self-confident manner.
5. The learner will be able to make critical and reasoned argument in an analytic framework.
6. The learner will use library and internet sources.

1. Introduction (15 points):
Poor (0%): Unclear, lacking purpose.
Fair (40%): Somewhat relevant, lacks depth.
Good (60%): Provides a clear understanding.
Very Good (80%): Effectively outlines the topic, grabs attention.
Excellent (100%): Clear, engaging, sets up the presentation perfectly.
2. Organization of Material (10 points):
Poor (0%): Poorly organized.
Fair (40%): Disjointed, unclear flow.
Good (60%): Generally well-organized.
Very Good (80%): Organized logically, clear transitions.
Excellent (100%): Exceptionally organized, seamless transitions.
3. Content Quality (40 points):
Poor (0%): Irrelevant, inaccurate, lacks depth.
Fair (40%): Some relevant content, significant inaccuracies.
Good (60%): Mostly accurate and relevant.
Very Good (80%): Thorough, well-researched, accurate.
Excellent (100%): Highly relevant, accurate, comprehensive.
4. Conclusion (15 points):
Poor (0%): Missing or ineffective.
Fair (40%): Attempts to summarize but leaves out key points.
Good (60%): Summarizes key points but lacks impact.
Very Good (80%): Effectively summarizes, provides closure.
Excellent (100%): Clear, impactful, ties the presentation together.
5. Overall Presentation (20 points):
Poor (0%): Poorly executed, minimal engagement.
Fair (40%): Some strengths but fails to effectively manage time.
Good (60%): Generally well-executed, acceptable communication.
Very Good (80%): Strong, good use of time, clear verbal expression.
Excellent (100%): Exceptional, perfectly using time, clear and engaging communication

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

70 percent of attendance is compulsory

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gul dot kurtoglu at deu dot edu dot tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes