Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IRL205

Course Name:

International Relations Theory

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP ALEMDAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP ALEMDAR
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HABİBE ÖZDAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this class is to introduce students to the main theories of international relations in order to better understand the current nature of global politics.
Course Content:	International Relations in Daily Life, Approaches to International Relations Discipline; Major Theoretical Concepts; Realism and Neorealism; Liberalism and Neoliberal Institutionalism; Critical and Post-Structural Approaches to International Relations; Marxism; Constructivism; Post Modern Theories; Feminism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Discuss the basic theories of IR discipline
2) • Discuss the importance of theories for IR discipline
3) • Analyze the evolution of IR theories
4) • Compares the explanation capacity of different theories
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is International Relations- A Very Brief History and the Discipline
2)	Major Theoretical Concepts- Realizm and Liberalizm	Goldstein, Ch.2, Realist Theories (pp. 43- 79) Goldstein Ch. 3, Liberal Theories (pp. 83-93)
3)	Major Theoretical Concepts- Constructivism	Goldstein, Ch.4, Social Theories (pp. 121-128)
4)	Major Theoretical Concepts- Marxism: The Radical Perspective, Feminism	Goldstein, Ch.4, Social Theories (pp. 128-131) (pp. 445- 453) Goldstein, Ch.4, Social Theories (pp. 136- 148)
5)	Levels of Analysis: The International System, the State and the Individual	Goldstein, Ch.1, Understanding IR, Actors and Influences (pp.12-21) Foreign Policy Making (pp. 103-114) State Level: Domestic influences (pp. 94-103)
6)	Midterm
7)	Power and Security
8)	War and Strife	Goldstein, Ch. 5, International Conflict (pp. 153- 189)
9)	Democratic Peace	Goldstein, (110-139)
10)	International Political Economy	Goldstein, Ch. 8, International Trade (pp. 281-312) Chapter 9, Global Finance and Business Chapter Review (pp. 347-348) Chapter 13, International Development (pp. 459- 492)
11)	Global Governance and Integration	Goldstein, Ch.7, International Organization (pp. 233-254) Goldstein, Ch. 10, International Integration (pp. 353-378)
12)	International Law, Human Rights, and Citizenship	Goldstein, Ch. 7, International Law (pp. 254-274)
13)	Review Week
14)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Goldstein, Joshua and Jon Pevehouse. International Relations. (Any edition after 6th ) Longman/Pearson Evren Balta, der. 2014. Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Presentations / Seminar	14	28
Project	14	28
Quizzes	14	14
Midterms	14	42
Final	14	42
Total Workload		196