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Course Description Course Name : Security Studies Course Code : IR 437 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : To learn to concepts of security and various types in IR To able to understand national and international security subjects, events To able to make an analysis on regional, national and international conflict subjects Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to help students develop skills to assess the major security problems that dominate contemporary world affairs; to evaluate the notion of security, and to encourage them to link the course material to empirical observations in world politics. Course Contents : This course focuses on the major theoretical trends and developments in Security Studies. It examines a selection of classical and contemporary issues and themes in security studies, including causes of war, arms control, security communities, securitization, societal security, human security. 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 Course contents and methodology Sharing notes, text and giving main sources Attend to course in the class 2 Concept of security and theoes Reading to texts, articles Lecturing, interactive educaon 3 Creating and making causes for securitisation and institulisation of security Reading articles, texts Lecturing, interactive education 4 International institutes: NATO, OSCE Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 5 Keywords of security Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 6 Conflict resolutions : approaches Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 7 Security and Strategy Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 8 Midterm exam Midterm exam Midterm exam 9 Problem of security. Case study . Sample 1 Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 10 Conflict . Case study 1 Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 11 Conflict And resolution . Case study 1 Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 12 Conflict and terror .Case study 1 Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 13 Regional Security problem. Case study Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 14 International security problem. Case study Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 15 Security in Turkey Reading books, reports and articles Lecturing, interactive education, presentation 16/17 General evaluation Comments, evaluate with students Abstract of course and general evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)   Ateşoğlu-Güney N., Güvenlik.2003. YTÜ  Ateşoğlu-Güney N., Güvenlik.2003. Ayman G., Konvansiyonel Silahlar ve Güvenlik. Der yayınları.2000  Bilgin P. Türkiye de Güvenlik Kavramı,Algısı ve Teorisi. SAREM Dergisi.makale.1998  Özen Ç., Güvenlik Çalışmaları, Bağlam yayınları. Ankara, 2010  Dedeoglu B. Güvenlik ve Strateji. Der yayınları.1999 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. 4 3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 3 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. 4 7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 3 8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3 9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 3 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. 2 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).   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 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6