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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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UİY 701 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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7 |
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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.
Critically analyzes the existing schools of thought in IR.
Explains and discusses traditional and alternative theories of international relations theory .
Employs IR theory in the analysis of current events in international relations.
Discusses the universality of theories of IR.
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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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This course aims to inform students about basic theories, issues and discussions in IR. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, the basic concepts of international relations, theories and methods adopted in the discussions will be examined. In this course, theoretical approaches such as Realism, Neo-Realism, Liberalism, neo-liberal institutionalism and as well as emerged from the 1990s as an alternative to the traditional theories, will be discussed in detail. |
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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. |
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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: |
None |
Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
Theory Problem and Basic Theoretical Approaches in International Relations |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.1.
Steve Smith, “The Self-Images of a Discipline: A Genealogy of International Relations Theory” in Ken Booth and Steve Smith (eds), International Relations Theory Today, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1995.
A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s.15-28.
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, 21-36. |
Lecture and discussion |
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3 |
Realism |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.2.
Thomas Hobbes, “Of the Natural Condition of Mankind”, Viotti & Kauppi, International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism, Globalism & Beyond, pp.108-110.
• Hans J. Morgenthau, “Six Principles of Political Realism” in Williams, Goldstein and Shafritz (eds), Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations, pp.57-62. |
Presentation |
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4 |
Neo-Realism/Structural Realism |
Kenneth Waltz, “Reductionist and Systemic Theories”, in Robert Keohane (ed). Neorealism and Its Critics, New York: Columbia University Press, 1986, chp.3.
• Kenneth Waltz, “The Origins of War in Neorealist Theory” in Williams, Goldstein and Shafritz (eds), Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations, pp.63-73.
• Andrew Linklater, “Neorealism in Theory and Practice”, Booth and Smith, International Relations Theory Today, chp. 11. |
Presentation |
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Liberalism |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.3.
Michael W. Doyle, “Kant’s Perpetual Peace: Liberal Internationalism” in Williams, Goldstein and Shafritz (eds), Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations, pp.19-33.
• Woodrow Wilson, “The Fourteen Points”, Williams, Goldstein and Shafritz (eds), Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations, pp.33-36. |
Presentation |
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6 |
Neo-liberalism |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.5.
Robert Cox, “Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory”, Robert Keohane (ed). Neorealism and Its Critics, New York: Columbia University Press, 1986, pp. 204-254.
A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 169-174. |
Presentation |
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Marxism in International Relations |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.5.
Robert Cox, “Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory”, Robert Keohane (ed). Neorealism and Its Critics, New York: Columbia University Press, 1986, pp. 204-254.
A. Eralp (der.), Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik, s. 169-174. |
Presentation |
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8 |
Mid term exam |
Studying for the exam |
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9 |
Constructivism |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.8.
Alexander Wendt, “Anarchy is What States Make of it: The Social Construction of Power Politics”, International Organization 46, 2 (1992): 391-425.
• Ted Hopf, “The Promise of Constructivism in International Relations Theory”, International Security 23, 1 (1998): 171-200. |
Presentation |
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Gender and Feminism in IR |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.9.
A. Tickner, “Hans Morgenthau’s Principles of Political Realism: A Feminist Reformulation” in R. Grant & K. Newland (eds) Gender and International Relations.
S. Whitworth, “Gender in the Inter-Paradigm Debate” Millennium 18 (1989): 265-272.
• Marysia Zalewski, “Feminist Theory and International Relations” in M. Bowker and R. Brown (eds.) From Cold War to Collapse: Theory and World Politics in the 1980s, 1993. |
Presentation |
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Critical IR Theory |
M. Hoffman, “Restructuring, Reconstruction, Reinscription, Rearticulation: Four Voices in Critical International Theory,” Millennium 20, 2 (1991): 169-185.
N. Rengger, “Going Critical? A Response to Hoffman”, and Hoffman’s response, “Conversations on Critical International Relations Theory”, Millennium 17, 1 pp. 81-89 and pp. 91-95. |
Presentation |
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Critical IR Theory |
M. Hoffman, “Restructuring, Reconstruction, Reinscription, Rearticulation: Four Voices in Critical International Theory,” Millennium 20, 2 (1991): 169-185.
N. Rengger, “Going Critical? A Response to Hoffman”, and Hoffman’s response, “Conversations on Critical International Relations Theory”, Millennium 17, 1 pp. 81-89 and pp. 91-95. |
Presentation |
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Postmodern IR Theory |
Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, chp.7.
M. Hoffman, “Restructuring, Reconstruction, Reinscription, Rearticulation: Four Voices in Critical International Theory,” Millennium 20, 2 (1991): 169-185.
• C. Brown, “Turtles all the way down: Antifoundationalism, Critical Theory and International Relations”, Millennium 23, 2 (1994): 216-236. |
Presentation |
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IR in a Globalizing World |
Samuel Huntington, “Medeniyetler Çatışması mı?”, Doğu Batı, Mayıs-Haziran-Temmuz 2007.
E. Fuat Keyman, “Küreselleşme, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Hegemonya”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, cilt 3, sayı 9, Bahar 2006, s. 1-20. |
Discussion |
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IR in a Globalizing World |
Steve Smith, “The US and the Discipline of IR”, International Studies Review 4, 2 (2002): 67-85.
Pınar Bilgin, “Thinking Past ‘Western’ IR?”, Third World Quarterly, 29,1 (2008): 5-23. |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for the exam |
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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).
Phil Williams, Donald Goldstein and Jay Shafritz (eds). 2006. Classic Readings and Contemporary Debates in International Relations (3rd ed.). Thomson Wadsworth.
Ken Booth and Steve Smith. 1995. International Relations Theory Today. Pennsylvania State University Press.
Paul Viotti & Mark Kauppi. 1999. International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism, Globalism & Beyond (3rd ed.) Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Atila Eralp (der.). 1996. Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik,, İstanbul: İletişim.
Tayyar Arı (der.). 2012. Uluslararası İlişkilerde Postmodern Analizler-1, Bursa: MKM
Scott Burchill et.al. 2005. Theories of International Relations. New York: Palgrave.
Christian Reus-Smith and Duncan Snidal (eds). 2010. The Oxford Handbook of International Relations, Oxford University Press.
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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 |
6 |
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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Has sufficient knowledge about basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. |
4 |
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Analyzes interdisciplinary the interaction in the field of social sciences. |
4 |
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Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
3 |
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Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
3 |
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5 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
4 |
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In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
2 |
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7 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
4 |
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Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
4 |
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Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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10 |
Uses the collected data to explain social phenomena. |
2 |
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11 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
5 |
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12 |
Gains the ability to use different resources in an area of non- investigating within the framework of academic rules, to provide and efficient synthesis of the information obtained. |
3 |
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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. |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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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 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
6 |
10 |
60 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 176 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 7.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 7 |
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