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Course Description Course Name : Foreign Policy Analysis Course Code : IR 344 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students who will successfully complete this course will be able to: understand different approaches to foreign policy analysis and different factors that affect foreign policy making; analyze a particular foreign policy case from the perspective of one or more of the approaches covered in class. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course helps students understand theoretical background of foreign policy analysis. By focusing on comparative foreign policy cases, it aims to develop students’ analytical skills and critical thinking. Course Contents : This course examines foreign policy decision-making process and roles of different factors and actors in this process. It presents different theoretical approaches to foreign policy analysis and case studies from different regions in the world. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction and Overview of Syllabus None Class Discussion 2 Foreign Policy Analysis and Theoretical Approaches Reading Assignment Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 3 Foreign Policy and External Factors Reading Assignment Case Study Homework Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 4 Individual Factors: Leaders, Personality, Beliefs Reading Assignment Case Study Homework Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 5 Leadership Style Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 6 Internal Factors: Group Decisionmaking, Small Group Dynamics, Bureaucratic Politics Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 7 Interest Groups and Coalitions Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for exam Writing an essay 9 Domestic Politics, Opposition, and Public Opinion Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 10 Culture, Identity Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 11 Foreign Policy of Non-State Actors Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 12 Case Study: The Iraq War Reading Assignment Case Study Presentation, Lecture, Discussion 13 Research Project Presentation Preparing Research Project Presentation Student Presentation 14 Research Project Presentation Preparing Research Project Presentation Student Presentation 15 Research Project Presentation Preparing Research Project Presentation Student Presentation 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Writing an essay   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Sonmezoglu, F. Uluslararasi Iliskiler ve Dis Politika Analizi, Istanbul: Der Yayinlari, 2012. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4 2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 0 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 3 5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5 6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 0 10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5 11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 5 13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6