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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS305

Course Name:

International Organizations

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The purpose of the course is to explain the fundamental aims of international organizations and how they were organized in order to realize their aims. In this context, global, regional and thematic organizations will be examined; the similarities and differences will be discussed.
Course Content:	Global Commons; Why do States Cooperate; Differing Views on International Cooperation; International Organizations and How They Work; Main International Organizations in the Word Today; United Nations; World Bank.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Evaluate the theoretical perspectives on international organizations with a critical perspective.
2) • Analyze the relationship between organizations, norms and regimes.
3) • Compare different international organizations in terms of structure, policies and implications.
4) • Classify organizations in global, regional or thematic bases.
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)	• Recognize the syllabus • Discuss Course Outline, • Compare the organizations in order to choose presentation theme. • Discuss the study method. • Evaluate the general method of course.	Homework: Archer, 2014, pp. 35-65 and pp. 112-174, for next class session
2)	• Define the fundamental concepts of international organizations. • Explain the primary functions of different structures. • Compare the different approaches on international organizations. • Discuss norm and regimes concepts. • Evaluate the relationship between regimes and international organizations.	Homework: Archer, 2014, pp. 3-30, for next class session
3)	• Illustrate the international environment which shaped pre-UN organizations. • List and define the international organizations before WWII. • Explain the difference of early organizations by their aims and functions. • Discuss the original aspects of League of Nations. • Compare Concert of Europe and League of Nations.	Homework: assigned readings, Archer, 2014, pp. 65-110; Hurd, 2014, pp. 97-125., for next class session
4)	• List the fundamental bodies of United Nations. • Explain the establishment process of the organization. • Analyze functions of primary bodies of UN. • Evaluate the functions of UN Charter’s Chapters. • Discuss on the role of Security Council in international security.	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 133-161; pp. 186-209, for next class session
5)	• List the peace missions of United Nations. • Compare the differences and similarities in terms of periods and regions. • Demonstrate the transformation process from peace keeping to human security. • Determine the function of UNSC for the international stability. • Discuss the success of UNSC in terms of international security. • Explain the human rights norm and the impotance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. • Discuss the problematic between human rights and international security.	Homework: Examine the websites and official documents of NATO and OSCE. (www.nato.int, www.osce.org)
6)	• State the security environments in different international systems. • Compare the security understandings of NATO, SCO and OSCE. • Explain the transformation of NATO. • Discuss the security perspective of SCO.	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 245-267 for class after mid-term exam. Examine the website and official documents of EU for next class. (www.europa.eu)
7)	• Evaluate students’ comprehension of the material via midterm exam • Illustrate the different approaches on international organizations which have shaped in light of international relations theories. • Recognize the Congress of Vienna and ‘Consert of Europe’ • Explain the Security Council of UN and discuss the function of the Council. • Demonstrate the transformation process from peace keeping to human security. • Explain the transformation of NATO.
8)	• Explain the historical background of EU. • Recognize the integration theories in the light of EU process. • Analyze the structure of EU. • State the common foreign and security policy of EU. • Critize the furter evolution of EU.	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 245-267 for next class session. Examine the website and official documents of SCO, AU, OAS, ASEAN for next class. (http://www.au.int, http://www.asean.org, www.oas.org)
9)	• State the evaluation process of AU and OAS. • Explain the transformation and current function of ASEAN. • Define the role and function of SCO. • Compare the purposes and policies of regional organizations. • Explain the dynamics of AU’s enlargement	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 37-97 for for next class session. Examine the website and official documents of WTO, IMF, WB for next class. (www.wto.org, www.worldbank.org, www.imf.org)
10)	• Explain the political economy of Bretton Woods (BW) system. • Analyze the transformation process of post-BW period. • Compare the old and new functions of IMF and WB in international political economy. • Describe the transformation process of WTO. • Discuss the development theories and the position of WB, IMF and WTO to these approaches. • Classify the management models of WTO, WB and IMF. • Evaluate the further process of international political economy and the future positions of WTO, IMF and WB in the future structure	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 37-97 and 161-186 for next class session. Examine the website and official documents of APEC, OPEC, OECD and articles on BRICS group for next class. (www.apec.org, www.opec.org, www.oecd.org)
11)	• Discuss the relationship of 1969 War and OPEC Crisis. • Analyze the transformation process of OPEC. • Describe the appearance and evolution of BRICS countries. • Discuss new endeavors of BRICS in terms of international economy. • Compare the functions of IMF&WB with BRICS funds and Development Banks. • List the OECD countries and evalute them with North-South debate. • Evaluate the APEC’s role by improvement of trans-pacific trade. • Discuss APEC’s role by TPP negotiations.	Homework: Examine the website and official documents of OIC and TURKKON for next class. (http://www.oic-oci.org, www.turkkon.org
12)	• Explain how culture affects establishment process of international organizations. • Compare OIC’s policies and resolutions by different events. • Discuss TURKKON’s success by creating a culture-based international interest group. • Evaluate the decisions given by OIC.	Homework: assigned reading from Hurd, 2011, pp. 217-245 for for next class session. Examine the website and official documents of OHCHR and UNEP for next class. (http://www.ohchr.org, http://www.unep.org)
13)	• Explain human rights regime in the light of universal declaration of human rights, regional declarations on human rights. • Analyze the twin conventions on human rights. • Discuss the transformation from classical structure to human security approach. • Compare peace misson with Responsibility to Protect. • List the conventions and agreements on human rights. • Discuss the transformation processes of environment regime in the light of UN Summits and congresses. • Compare the effectiveness of INGO’s and NGO’s
14)	• Recognize the integration theories in the light of EU process • Explain the transformation and current function of ASEAN. • Compare the old and new functions of IMF and WB in international political economy • Discuss new endeavors of BRICS in terms of international economy. • Explain human rights regime in the light of universal declaration of human rights, regional declarations on human rights.
15)	• Evaluate students via final exam • Explain why norms and regimes are important for international politics • Explain human rights regime in the light of universal declaration of human rights, regional declarations on human rights. • Compare the security understandings of NATO, SCO and OSCE. • Discuss the transformation processes of environment regime in the light of UN Summits and congresses. • Critize the furter evolution of EU. • Explain the dynamics of AU’s enlargement. • Describe the transformation process of WTO.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Davut Ateş, Uluslararası Örgütler, Dora Yayınları, İstanbul, 2015. Clive Archer, International Organizations (fourth edition), Routledge Publishing, 2014. ISBN: 0415614767
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
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
Project	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	15	45
Project	15	15
Midterms	15	75
Final	15	45
Total Workload		180