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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Theories Of International Relations |
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| Course Code |
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IR 313 |
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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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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identifies major theories, debates and issues in IR.
Able to critically analyze the existing schools of thought in IR.
Able to explore new thinking in IR theory.
Able to employ IR theory in the analysis of current events in international relations.
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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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It aims to provide students with a grounding in different theoretical approaches in international relations; to explore new thinking in IR theory; employ these perspectives in the analysis of current events in international relations. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course provides an introduction to the major theories, debates and issues in international relations. |
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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. |
Lecture, discussion
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2 |
Diversity of IR Theory
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"A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s.15-28.
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 21-36.
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Lecture, discussion
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3 |
Realism
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"A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 57-88; 149-164.
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 163-192, 192-213, 343-353, 406-445.
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Lecture, discussion
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4 |
Liberalism
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Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, discussion
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5 |
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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6 |
Constructivism
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Reading assignment, homework |
Lecture, discussion
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7 |
Gender and Feminism in IR Theory
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Critical Theory
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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10 |
Postmodernism
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Reading assignment |
Lecture, discussion
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11 |
Presentations
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Making presentation |
Presentation, discussion
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12 |
Presentations
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Making presentation |
Presentation, discussion
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13 |
Presentations
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Making presentation |
Presentation, discussion
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14 |
Presentations
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Making presentation |
Presentation, discussion
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15 |
General Review |
None |
Presentation, discussion
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Atila Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, İstanbul: İletişim, 1996.
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İstanbul: Alfa, 2008 (5. baskı).
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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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. |
5 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
5 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
5 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
2 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
4 |
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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) |
| Course Related Works |
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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 |
3 |
15 |
45 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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