COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Political Science and International Relations (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ALI ŞEVKET OVALI

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

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

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

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. In-class participation-sharing country reports
3. Group Paper

Assessment Methods

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes