Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Asia-Pacific ULUS404 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery distance learning
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Serkan KEKEVİ
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Serkan KEKEVİ (Bahar)
Goals The main objective of this course is to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to international relations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Course Content This course introduces the political processes in the Asia-Pacific region from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Geographically, the course includes North-East and South-East Asia, Russia, the United States and Australia.  
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 At the end of this course, a successful student will be able to explain the main policies of major powers in Asia-Pacific in the context of global and regional power balance
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Actors of Global Competition in Asia Pacific: China and the USA
3. Week Asia-Pacific and China
4. Week Rising power: India and the USA
5. Week Russia China Cooperation
6. Week Security and Border Disputes in Southeast Asia
7. Week Energy security in the Asia-Pacific region
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Economic cooperation in the Asia Pacific Region
10. Week JSingapore in Asia Pacific
11. Week China in Asia-Pacific
13. Week The Japanese image in Turkish foreign policy
14. Week Shanghai Cooperation Organization
*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
PY1 2
PY2 1
PY3 4
PY4 2
PY5 3
PY6 3
PY7 2
PY8 1
PY9 3
PY10 3
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century
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