ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| International Relations | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
General course introduction information
| Course Code: | UIS205 | ||||||||
| Course Name: | International Relations Theory | ||||||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||||||
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory | ||||||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP ALEMDAR | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ZEYNEP ALEMDAR Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HABİBE ÖZDAL |
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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;
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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
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| 1) Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models. | ||||||||
| 2) Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions. | ||||||||
| 3) Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy. | ||||||||
| 4) Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects. | ||||||||
| 5) Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures. | ||||||||
| 6) Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions. | ||||||||
| 7) Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations. | ||||||||
| 8) Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings. | ||||||||
| 9) Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society. | ||||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models. | |
| 2) | Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions. | |
| 3) | Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy. | |
| 4) | Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects. | |
| 5) | Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures. | |
| 6) | Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions. | |
| 7) | Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations. | |
| 8) | Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings. | |
| 9) | Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society. |
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 | |