Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
International Relations SBKY204 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Şahin ÇAYLI
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Şahin ÇAYLI (Bahar)
Goals To learn the basic informations on international relations.
Course Content This course covers the basic concepts of international relations; the concept of international order; It examines actors of international relations such as states, ethnic groups, transnational organizations, and transnational powers.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Uses theories of international relations while analyzing current events
2 to learn the basic concepts of international relations
3 to learn the basic fields of international relations
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The Age of International Relations, International Politics in the Twentieth Century, World Politics in the Post-Cold War Period
2. Week Birth, Identity and Problems of the International Relations Discipline,
3. Week International System in Turkey
4. Week Realism, Liberalism,
5. Week State, Power, Security, Geopolitics, Foreign Policy Analysis, Diplomacy, Identity, Alliances, War, Cooperation, International System, International Law, International Organizations
6. Week International Political Economy, International Intervention, Democracy, Human Rights, Globalization, Actor, Game Theory, Level of Analysis Problem
7. Week United Nations, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disarmament
8. Week Underdevelopment and Development; Environmental Problems and Global Climate Change
9. Week Underdevelopment and Development; Environmental Problems and Global Climate Change
10. Week Population Movements and Migration; Energy
11. Week Nationalism and Ethnic Conflicts; European Union
12. Week The Rise of China; Africa in World Politics
13. Week The Arab Spring; September 11 Terrorist Attacks and the Global Order
14. Week Social Movements; Cyber Wars
*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 Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies.
2 Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques.
3 Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective.
5 Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
8 Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3
PY5 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Şaban Kardaş, Ali Balcı (der), Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, Küre Yayınları, 2014
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