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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Introduction to International Relations |
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| Course Code |
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EAS110 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the main concepts and explains main issues and debates in the study of international relations.
Identifies the main actors in the international arena and their influence on international relations.
Identifies the main concepts and schools of thought in IR.
Explains and analyzes international system and distribution of power in this system.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course is intended as an introduction to the study of international relations. The main objective of the course is to provide students with intellectual tools, such as core concepts and schools of thought, in order to make sense of the complex world of international relations. |
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| Course Contents |
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Theories of IR will be discussed at beginner level and basic concepts will be defined in this course. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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F.E.A.S. CLASSROOMS |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction: IR as an Academic Subject: Key Concepts and Issues
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A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s.15-28.
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Lecture, discussion
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2 |
Liberalism and Realism
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"A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 57-88.
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 163-192.
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Lecture, discussion
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3 |
Neo-Liberalism and Neo-Realism
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" Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 343-353, 406-445, 192-213.
A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 149-164.
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Lecture, discussion
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Marxist Theories of IR
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A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 169-174.
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Lecture, discussion
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Alternative Approaches: Constructivism and Feminism
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Kaynak okuma |
Lecture, discussion
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The Rise and Fall of the Cold War
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Kaynak okuma |
Lecture, discussion
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National and Global Security
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Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 6.bölüm.
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Lecture, discussion
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8 |
Midterm Exam
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Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Understanding Foreign Policy: Diplomacy
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Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 4. bölüm.
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Lecture, discussion
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Taming Anarchy: International Organizations
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Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, s. 81-102.
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Lecture, discussion
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Humanitarian Intervention
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"Richard Caplan, “Humanitarian Intervention: Which Way Forward”, Ethics & International Affairs 14 (2000), 23-38.
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Lecture, discussion
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12 |
Globalization and the State
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Michael Mann, “Küreselleşme Ulus-Devletin Yükselişine Son mu Verdi?”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 164-177.
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Lecture, discussion
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Cultural Conflict Shaping the Post-Cold War World Order?
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"John Tomlinson, “Küreselleşme ve Kültürel Kimlik”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 320-329.
Anthony D. Smith, “Küresel bir Kültüre Doğru mu?”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 330-339
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Lecture, discussion
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Rethinking Security: September 11, International Terrorism & the Future of Global Order
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"Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması mı?”, Doğu Batı, Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007.• Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması”. |
Lecture, discussion
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15 |
Review
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Discussion
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16/17 |
Final Exam
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Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İstanbul: Alfa, 2008 (5. baskı).
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, İstanbul: Alfa, 2006.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
4 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
2 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
5 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
3 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
3 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
2 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
0 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
0 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
1 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 88 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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