Political Science and International Relations (Master) (with Thesis) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code: | SUY5101 | ||||
Course Name: | Theories of International Relations | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. EFE CAN GÜRCAN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Doç. Dr. Efe Can Gürcan | ||||
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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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn the theories of International Relations. 2) Understand the leading theoricians' discourses and point of analysis. 3) Develop a theoratical perspective to comprehend the international political events. 4) Can use different theoretical approaches while examining international developments. 5) Understand the great debates and significant developments shaping the paradigmatic foundations of International Relations. 6) Grasp the logic of international policy-making and implementations on a theoretical basis. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | What is theort, why we need it? Historical process of international relations' theories, debates and current situation | |
2) | Realism Origins of realism, its evolution in 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) | I.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) | II. 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 |
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. |
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1) Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||
2) Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |||||||
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. | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
6) Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work. | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||
7) 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. | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
8) 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. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
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. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||
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. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |||||
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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 | 1 |
2) | Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level. | 2 |
3) | Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business). | 1 |
4) | Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field | 3 |
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. | 3 |
6) | Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work. | 3 |
7) | 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. | 2 |
8) | 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. | 1 |
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. | 2 |
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. | 1 |
11) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | 3 |
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 |
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 | 29 | 54 | |||
Total Workload | 200 |