International Relations
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS114

Course Name:

World political History II

Course Semester:

Spring

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to introduce basic information regarding the 20th century political history in the world.
Course Content:	The First World War and the Western World in the Twenties; Great Depression, The Second World War; The Cold War between the Superpowers; From Cold War to New World Disorder.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Identifies the basic concepts of political history in the correct way in the 20th century
2) • Identify the immediate and long term reasons of political developments
3) • Discuss how technological developments affect political developments
4) • Compare social, political and economic lives at different stages of political development
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)	• Describe the course • Identify the expectations • Discuss the flow of the course • Discuss the requirements • Analyze the syllabus • Discuss the weekly topics • Discuss the weekly requirements • Identify the course expectations	None
2)	• Analyze the social reasons for WW1 • Analyze the political reasons for WW1 • Analyze the economic reasons for WW1 • Discuss the developments that took place during WW1 • Analyze the consequences of WW1 • Analyze the short-term and long-term reasons behind WW1 • Discuss the social, political and economic reasons behind WW1 • Identify the developments that took place during WW1 • Discuss how WW1 changed the social, political and economic structure of Europe	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.282-291
3)	The October Revolution and Its Effect on the War	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
4)	• Analyze the economic consequences of WW1 • Discuss the demographic impact of WW1 • Discuss the impact that WW1 had on social life • Discuss the impact that WW1 had on economic life • Indentify the Great Depression • Discuss the impact that Great Depression had on the political life	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.914-943
5)	Agreements After 1st World War and League of Nations, 1919-1929 Temporary Peace Period	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
6)	Analyze the rise of fascism in Europe • Analyze the rise of Nazism in Europe • Discuss the connection between WWI and the rise of fascism in Europe • Discuss the developments that led to the WW2 • Recall the social and economic impact that WW1 had on Europe • Discuss how social and economic distress affect the political climate • Analyze the rise of Nazism • Analyze the rise of fascism • Discuss the appeasement policy	Revisit Roberts and Westad (2013) p.914-943
7)	• Analyze the immediate causes of WW2 • Analyze the root causes of WW2 • Discuss the developments that took place during WW2 • Discuss the major changes that WW2 brought • Recall the rise of fascism and Nazism • Recall the appeasement policy • Discuss the states’ priorities during the War • Discuss the immediate results of the War • Discuss the long-term results of the War	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.944-967
8)	Evaluates students via midterm	None
9)	Analyze the main political dynamics of the Cold War era • Discuss how the political atmosphere shaped social life during the Cold War • Discuss how the political atmosphere shaped economic life during the Cold War • Discuss the developments that brought the end of the Cold War • Recall the consequences of WW2. • Discuss why this period is called the “Cold War” • Analyze the main power dynamics of this period • Discuss how nuclear weapons changed world politics • Identify the concept of mutually assured distraction • Analyze the developments that ended the Cold War	Read Roberts and Westad (2013) p.1035-1143
10)	Developments in Asia after IDS	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
11)	Developments in the Middle East (1950-1980)	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
12)	Developments in the Middle East (1980-1990)	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
13)	Developments in Asia and Afghan War	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
14)	Fall of Eastern Bloc and New World	Read related part in the book of Roberts and Westad
15)	• Evaoluates students via final exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih İlk Çağlardan 1918’e” (2015a) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara Oral Sander “Siyasi Tarih 1918-1994” (2015b) İmge Kitabevi: Ankara J.M. Roberts and O. A. Westad (2013) The History of the World, 6th Edition. Oxford University Press ISBN-10: 0199936765
References:	Yok-None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
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.	4
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.	5
3)	Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.	4
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.	4
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.	4
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.	5
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.	3
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.	4
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.	4

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
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	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Presentations / Seminar	15	15
Homework Assignments	15	20
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		200