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Course Description Course Name : Geopolitics Course Code : IR 333 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Reads and learns fundamental informations, thinks via theoretical approaches. Gains the ability to determine and solve problems. Knows about international institutions. Gains the ability to analytical thinking and questioning economically and politically. Gains ability to write and to research. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Disclosure of the concept of geopolitics, the static and dynamic elements of the classical and contemporary theories and theorists approach the world to teach students to analyze the situation of political evolution that last. Course Contents : Classic geopolitical approaches the classical period is about to begin, the process of the cold war, the Soviet hours to transfer the details of the emerging geo-political approaches, Turkey and the regional geopolitical reviews include studies to assess the reading and presentation. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Explanation of the curriculum, the presentation of the course content. The course will be given information on the procedures and resources Attend to course 2 Geopolitics : Concept, details, elements Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 3 Geopolitics and State Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 4 Classic Period of Geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Homework Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 5 Classic Period of Geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 6 Nazism: the implementation of geopolitical thought Read and understand the relevant sources Homework Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 7 Post soviet period geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 8 MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM 9 New concepts and renewing a new methodical approaches Read and understand the relevant sources Homework Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 10 Contemporary Theories in Geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 11 Energy resources and geopolitical approaches Read and understand the relevant sources Homework Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 12 Neo-liberal approachments on Geopolitics. Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 13 Constructive approaches in geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Homework Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 14 Decision mechanisms on geopolitics Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 15 Turkey and geopolitical location. Read and understand the relevant sources Course description, presentation, interactive lessons 16/17 Final Studying for exam -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Brzezinski Z. Büyük Satranç Tahtası.Altın Yayınları . 1995.  Huntington S. Medeniyetler Çatışması. Küre yayınları.2002.  Fukuyama F. Tarihin Sonu. Tura yayınları.2004.  Dugin A. Avrasya Jeopolitiği. Küre yayınları.2005.  Tezcan M, Jepolitika. Ülke Yayınları. 2010 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. 2 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4 4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4 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. 3 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 1 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 2 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. 2 12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 3 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. 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 5 12 60     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6