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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 and 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 and discussion 4 Marxist Theories of IR A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 169-174. Lecture and discussion 5 Alternative Approaches: Constructivism and Feminism Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 6 The Rise and Fall of the Cold War Reading assignment Lecture and discussion 7 National and Global Security Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 6.bölüm. Lecture and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Studying for exam - 9 Understanding Foreign Policy: Diplomacy Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, 4. bölüm. Lecture and discussion 10 Taming Anarchy: International Organizations Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, s. 81-102. Lecture and discussion 11 Humanitarian Intervention "Richard Caplan, “Humanitarian Intervention: Which Way Forward”, Ethics & International Affairs 14 (2000), 23-38. " Lecture and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using 3 2 understands and explains the role of the public and private sector in the economy, the market economy and the function of the public sector 1 3 uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills 2 4 Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation 1 5 understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. 5 6 Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly 3 7 Questions the traditional approach and methods of application,and he to develops and implements new ways of working if he considers it is necesaary 4 8 Individually and / or in a team, take responsibility, leadership, and effectively works 4 9 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly renews itself keeps track of the latest developments. 4 10 3 11 UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. 3 12 Use different resources in accordance with the academic rules, synthesize the information gathered, and present them effectively in an area which has not been studied 3 13 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context 2 14 Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection 1 * 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 10 10 Total Workload: 99 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.96 ECTS Credit: 4