COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 2110 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ZÜHAL ÜNALP ÇEPEL

Offered to

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

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce students to different theories of International Relations such as realism, liberalism (interdependence and dependency), and constructivism (values, norms and identity; public opinion; societal groups; bureaucratic politics, leadership styles) in the study of foreign policy. The course intends to teach the students to analyze the foreign policies of various countries through theoretical approaches.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Gain an understanding of theories of international relations.
2   Gain an understanding of foreign policy analysis under the framework of international relations.
3   Identify different theories and approaches of international relations such as realism, liberalism, Marxism, and social constructivism that bring explanations to foreign policy analysis.
4   Analyze the foreign policy decisions of states by applying appropriate theories and approaches of international relations by including issues such as interdependence, dependency, values, identity, governmental organizations and leadership styles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction: Theoretical Approaches and Frameworks for Foreign Policy Behavior
2 Anarchy and Power in the International System: Realism
3 Anarchy and Power in the International System: Realism
4 Interdependence in the International System: Liberalism
5 Interdependence in the International System: Liberalism
6 Dependence in the International System: Marxism
7 Dependence in the International System: Marxism
8 General overview
9 Identity and Culture: Constructivism
10 Identity and Culture: Constructivism
11 Government Organizations: Democracies and Bureacuracies
12 Leaders: Personalities and Beliefs
13 Psychology of the Leaders
14 General overview

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Juliet Kaarbo, Jeffrey S. Lantis, and Ryan K. Beasley "The Analysis of Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective," in Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective: Domestic and International Influences on State Behavior, 2nd Edition, Ryan K. Beasley et. al. eds., Washington D.C.: CQ Press, 2012.
2. Graham Allison and Philip Zelikow, The Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis 2nd Ed. Boston: Little Brown, 1999.
3. Various articles and book chapters

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Midterm
3. Final Exam

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. Demonstrate an understanding of international relations theories.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of foreign policy analysis in the framework of international relations.
3. Evaluate the outcomes of foreign policies of various countries by applying the theories and approaches of international relations taught in the lectures.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. 70 percent attendance is mandatory.
2. Cheating of of any type during the exams will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class discussions is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

zuhal.unalp@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 0 0 0
Midterm 1 2 2
Final Assignment 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 102

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

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