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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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.
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Homework:
Examine the website and official documents of OIC and TURKKON for next class. (http://www.oic-oci.org, www.turkkon.org
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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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. |
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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. |
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Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy. |
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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. |
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Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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