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Description of Individual Course Units

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

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEVILAY ZEHRA AKSOY

Offered to

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

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce students to the key theories and debates of International Relations, and to provide them 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

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 Neorealism and Neoliberalism Debate: Neorealism 6 The Neorealism and Neoliberalism Debate: Neoliberalism 7 English School I 8 English School II 9 Constructivism I 10 Constructivism II 11 Marxism 12 Critical theory 13 Green theory 14 Feminism

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 relate theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes. 3. Will use IR terminology and foreign language in class discussions.

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/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 LO.1 5 LO.2 5 LO.3 5 LO.4 5 LO.5 5 LO.6 5