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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Theories of International Relations I | ULUS203 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Serkan KEKEVİ (Güz) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to introduce students to the detailed theories of international discipline and to introduce students to the different narrative, analytical and critical approaches of the discipline. Through class discussions and assignments, students are guided to produce their own approaches as well as to learn about existing theories. |
| Course Content | This course includes a detailed examination of the theories of International Relations. The recent challenges and challenges in this area will focus mainly on the post-modern and post-structural epistemological alternatives to positivism and structuralism, with fundamental changes taking place from the middle of the 20th century. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To be able to understand and comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the field of International Relations. |
| 2 | Sought for qualified personnel needed by public and private sector; have knowledge of international relations, political history, law, international law, economics, public administration, business administration, accounting and use them |
| 3 | To be able to analyze and evaluate theoretical knowledge in the field of international relations and produce solution suggestions. |
| 4 | Taking responsibility in the field of international relations, planning them and conducting them independently. |
| 5 | To be able to produce and share alternative solutions in the field of international relations through lifelong learning and inquiry awareness. |
| 6 | To be able to evaluate the information obtained during the learning process with cause-effect relationships; to be able to predict where, when and why. |
| 7 | To be able to transform and share information and practices related to the field of international relations into activities as a teamwork. |
| 8 | Turkish written and verbal communication competence; be able to use at least one foreign language to communicate in the field |
| 9 | Being conscious of social, scientific and professional ethical values, being open to change and innovation. |
| 10 | To be able to use his / her views about current developments in the field of International Relations and to use them to interpret events. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Marxist Approaches in International Relations: Selected Texts | |
| 2. Week | Critical Theory in International Relations | |
| 3. Week | Critical Theory in International Relations: Selected Texts | |
| 4. Week | Social Construction in International Relations | |
| 5. Week | Social Constructivism in International Relations: Selected Texts | |
| 6. Week | Poststructuralism and International Relations | |
| 7. Week | Poststructuralism and International Relations: Selected Texts | |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | |
| 9. Week | Postcolonial Theory and International Relations | |
| 10. Week | 2th Midterm Exam | |
| 12. Week | Feminism, Masculinity and International Relations Theory | |
| 13. Week | Green Theory | |
| 14. Week | Original Theory and Non-Western International Relations Theories |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doç. Dr. Serkan KEKEVİ | Vize | 40.00 | |
| Doç. Dr. Serkan KEKEVİ | Final | 60.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 1 | 15.5 | 15.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
