Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
International Politics ULUS305 Turkish Compulsory 5. 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 Students are expected to gain the ability to interpret events and developments in international politics.
Course Content Events in international politics in the 20th century
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn important events and people about international politics
2 Establishing connections between world politics and national politics
3 To give meaning to the policies developed in the face of changing conditions with globalization
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week World War 1
3. Week The Treaty of Versailles and the 1920s
4. Week 1930's  
5. Week World War II in Europe
6. Week Middle East and imperialism
7. Week Midterm Exam
8. Week Advances in military technology in the 20th century
9. Week Cold War I
10. Week Cold War II
11. Week Post-Cold War period
12. Week 2000's
13. Week Globalization
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.
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
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.
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 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2
PY9 4 4 4
PY10 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Uluslar arası İlişkiler ve Siyaset Teorisi Üzerine Bir Derleme, Der: H.Williams&M.Wright,T.Evans.,Siyasal Yayınevi,Ankara,2007
  • Küreselleşme Sorgulanıyor., P.Hirst&G.Thompson. Dost Kitabevi,Ankara,2003.
Evaluation Method
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
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