Political Science and International Relations (Master) (with Thesis) (English) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIR5101

Course Name:

Theories of International Relations

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. SUAT EREN ÖZYİĞİT

Course Lecturer(s):

Doç. Dr. Efe Can Gürcan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The goal of the course is to enable students to obtain necessary knowledge on the theories of International Relations discipline and to use these theories in their studies.
Course Content:	This course aims to teach the theories formed in International Relations literature; realism, neo-realism, behaviorism, critical theory, etc... Along with geopolitical theories and the course also offers explanations to contemporary international events within the framework of the theories mentioned.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) They will learn the theories of International Relations.
2) They will understand the leading theoricians' discourses and point of analysis.
3) They will develop a theoratical perspective to comprehend the international political events.
4) They can use different theoretical approaches while examining international developments.
5) They will understand the great debates and significant developments shaping the paradigmatic foundations of International Relations.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is theory, why we need it? Historical process of international relations' theories, debates and current situation
2)	Realism, Origins of realism, its evolutionin 20th century, classical realism
3)	Realism during the Cold War Neo-realism, Balance of power, types of power, Cold War politics
4)	Liberalism, Origins of Liberalism, critique to realism and development
5)	Neo-Liberalism, International regimes and organizations, interstate cooperation, contributions to liberalism
6)	Marxism, Economic structuralism, world system, global dependency, international political economy
7)	İnşaacılık Gerçekliğin inşa süreci, sosyalleşme, algı ve anlayışların etkisi
8)	1. Midterm
9)	Critical Theory, Frankfurt School, precursors, post-modernism
10)	Post-Structuralism: Major assumptions, geneology and deconstruction
11)	Feminism Precursors, major assumptions, war and peace studies and international organizations based on gender studies
12)	2. Midterm
13)	Normative Considederations Ethics, Human Rights its values and choices
14)	State, Security and Theories of State Copenhagen School, (de)securitisation, phases of state formation and modern states
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Viotti, Paul; Kauppi Mark. Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorisi, Nobel Yayınları, Burchill, Scott; Linklater Andrew vd. Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Küre Yayınları

References:

Dunne, Tim; Smith, Steve; Kurki, Milja. Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri Disiplin ve Çeşitlilik, Sakarya Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2016. Gabriel, Jürg Martin. Worldviews and Theories of International Relations, Palgrave Macmillan, 1994. Griffits, Martin (Ed.). International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century, Routledge, London, 2007. Jackson, Robert; Sorensen, Georg. Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Oxford University Press, 2013. Griffits, Martin. Fifty Key Thinkers in International Relations, Routledge, London, 1999.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations
2) Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.
7) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
8) Designs and prepares scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
9) Can provide opinions, thoughts and solutions in the fields of Political Science and International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations
2)	Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level.
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6)	Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.
7)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
8)	Designs and prepares scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
9)	Can provide opinions, thoughts and solutions in the fields of Political Science and International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10)	Follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
11)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	1		56
Midterms	2	25	20		90
Final	1	25	30		55
Total Workload					201