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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to International Relations Course Code : EAS110 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : 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. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : 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. Course Contents : Theories of IR will be discussed at beginner level and basic concepts will be defined in this course. 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: IR as an Academic Subject: Key Concepts and Issues A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s.15-28. Lecture 2 Liberalism and Realism "A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 57-88. Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 163-192. " Lecture, discussion 3 Neo-Liberalism and Neo-Realism " Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 343-353, 406-445, 192-213. A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 149-164. " Lecture, discussion 4 Marxist Theories of IR A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 169-174. Lecture, discussion 5 Alternative Approaches: Constructivism and Feminism Kaynak okuma Lecture, discussion 6 The Rise and Fall of the Cold War Kaynak okuma Lecture, discussion 7 National and Global Security Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 6.bölüm. Lecture, discussion 8 Mid term exam Studying for exam - 9 Understanding Foreign Policy: Diplomacy Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 4. bölüm. Lecture, discussion 10 Taming Anarchy: International Organizations Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, s. 81-102. Lecture, discussion 11 Humanitarian Intervention "Richard Caplan, “Humanitarian Intervention: Which Way Forward”, Ethics & International Affairs 14 (2000), 23-38. " Lecture, discussion 12 Globalization and the State "D. Held, A. McGrew, D. Goldblatt, D. and J. Perraton, “Küreselleşmeyi Yeniden Düşünmek”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 88-96. Michael Mann, “Küreselleşme Ulus-Devletin Yükselişine Son mu Verdi?”, David Held ve Anthony McGrew (der.). Küresel Dönüşümler. Ankara: Phoenix, 2008, shf. 164-177. " Lecture, discussion 13 Cultural Conflict Shaping the Post-Cold War World Order? "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 " Lecture, discussion 14 Rethinking Security: September 11, International Terrorism & the Future of Global Order "Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması mı?”, Doğu Batı, Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007.• Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması”. E. Fuat Keyman, “Küreselleşme, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Hegemonya”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, cilt 3, sayı 9, Bahar 2006, s. 1-20. " Lecture, discussion 15 General Review - Discussion 16/17 Final exam Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, İstanbul: Alfa, 2006.  Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İstanbul: Alfa, 2008 (5. baskı). Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 1 2 Explains Econometric concepts 1 3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 2 4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 1 5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 0 6 Describes the necessary concepts of Business 1 7 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 2 8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 1 9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 0 10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 4 11 Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 4 12 Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 5 13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 4 14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 5 15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 4 16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 4 17 Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 5 18 Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 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 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 94 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76 ECTS Credit: 4