Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Theories of International Relations ULS501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ (Güz)
Goals This course includes a detailed analysis of International Relations theories. Through discussions and assignments, students are expected to reach a level where they can theoretically analyze international cases, criticize them, compare each other and develop their own perspectives on international relations, as well as learning existing theories.
Course Content Three basic schools of International Relations, Realism, Liberalism and Critical Schools will be explained in detail and theories of these three traditions will be examined.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
1. Week Introduction to the course
2. Week Basics of International Relations: history, concept, theory
2. Week Basics of International Relations: history, concept, theory
2. Week Basics of International Relations: history, concept, theory
2. Week Basics of International Relations: history, concept, theory
2. Week Basics of International Relations: history, concept, theory
3. Week 'Great Debates' in International Relations
3. Week 'Great Debates' in International Relations
3. Week 'Great Debates' in International Relations
3. Week 'Great Debates' in International Relations
3. Week 'Great Debates' in International Relations
4. Week Classical realism and realist theories
4. Week Classical realism and realist theories
4. Week Classical realism and realist theories
4. Week Classical realism and realist theories
4. Week Classical realism and realist theories
5. Week Idealism
5. Week Idealism
5. Week Idealism
5. Week Idealism
5. Week Idealism
6. Week Classical liberalism and liberal theories
6. Week Classical liberalism and liberal theories
6. Week Classical liberalism and liberal theories
6. Week Classical liberalism and liberal theories
6. Week Classical liberalism and liberal theories
7. Week English School
7. Week English School
7. Week English School
7. Week English School
7. Week English School
9. Week Marxism and Critical theory
9. Week Marxism and Critical theory
9. Week Marxism and Critical theory
9. Week Marxism and Critical theory
9. Week Marxism and Critical theory
10. Week Constructivisim
10. Week Constructivisim
10. Week Constructivisim
10. Week Constructivisim
10. Week Constructivisim
11. Week Feminism
11. Week Feminism
11. Week Feminism
11. Week Feminism
11. Week Feminism
12. Week Green theory
12. Week Green theory
12. Week Green theory
12. Week Green theory
12. Week Green theory
13. Week Postcolonialism
13. Week Postcolonialism
13. Week Postcolonialism
13. Week Postcolonialism
13. Week Postcolonialism
14. Week Final exam
14. Week Final exam
14. Week Final exam
14. Week Final exam
14. Week Final exam
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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  • Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Alfa Aktüel Yayınları, 2018
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  • Evren Balta (ed.), Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler İletişim Yayınları, 2014
  • Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Alfa Aktüel Yayınları, 2018
  • Ramazan Gözen, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İletişim Yayınları, 2017
  • Evren Balta (ed.), Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler İletişim Yayınları, 2014
  • Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Alfa Aktüel Yayınları, 2018
  • Ramazan Gözen, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İletişim Yayınları, 2017
  • Evren Balta (ed.), Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler İletişim Yayınları, 2014