Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction to International Relations ULUS105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ (Güz)
Goals To give basic knowledge of international relations.
Course Content Examines basic concepts of International Relations like the concept of international order, the actors of international relations, such as states, ethnic groups, supranational organizations and transnational forces.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic concepts of international relations.
2 Recognizes the actors of international relations.
3 Analyzes how the international policy is affected and how it occurs.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition and Development of International Relations
2. Week Conceptual Framework of International Relations
3. Week Actors in International Politics
4. Week Theories in IR
5. Week Factors determining international policy
6. Week National power and capacity problem
7. Week National political system
8. Week International political systems
9. Week Decision making process
10. Week Foreign Policy
11. Week International relations and foreign policy options of states
12. Week Politicts of Non-aligned Movement
13. Week Colonial policy
14. Week Alliance policy
*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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and grasp their details.
2 Having the knowledge of international relations, diplomatic history, law, international law, economics, public administration, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
3 Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the field of international relations
4 Taking responsibility in studies related to the field of international relations and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
5 Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
6 Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why
7 Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international relations and translate them into teamwork activities.
8 Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the field of international relations.
9 Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
10 Being able to present opinions as to current issues in international relations, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 2 2 2
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3
PY5 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1
PY10 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Devlet ve Ötesi: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Temel Kavramlar, Atila Eralp (Der.), İletişim Yayınları, 2014
  • Devlet, Sistem ve Kimlik: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Temel Yaklaşımlar, Atila Eralp (Der.), İletişim Yayınları, 2016
  • Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş: Tarih, Teori, Kavram ve Konular, Şaban Kardaş, Ali Balcı (Ed.), Küre Yayınları, 2014
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ dönem için çalışma derse katılım kanaat 10.00
Prof. Dr. Zafer AKBAŞ Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 40 40
Quiz 1 11 11
Final 1 60 60
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0