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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SUY5013

Course Name:

History of Diplomacy

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

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:

Prof. Dr. OSMAN CAN ÜNVER

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. Osman Can Ünver

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To examine the institutional stages of diplomacy from past to present and its place in international relations.
Course Content:	The evolution and evolution of diplomacy will be discussed in the historical process. In this context, terms such as balance of power, European Harmony, secret agreements and open diplomacy will be discussed. The process of transition from old diplomacy to modern diplomacy will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To learn features of diplomacy as a professional and foreign policy tool
2) Learn its theories
3) Learn its methods
4) Learn the importance of the place it occupies in international relations

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: Diplomacy
2)	Theories of diplomacy
3)	Institutions of diplomacy
4)	Diplomacy in the ancient world
5)	Diplomacy in the medieval age
6)	Institutionalization of diplomacy
7)	Discussion and Group Work
8)	Diplomacy in Turkish-Islamic world
9)	Ottoman diplomacy
10)	Modern diplomacy
11)	Diplomatic institutions and tools
12)	Diplomacy of the Republic of Turkey
13)	General diplomatic problems of Turkey Term Paper Delivery
14)	General overview
15)	FINAL EXAM PERIOD

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Temel İskit (2007), Diplomasi. Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. İstanbul
References:	-ders kitabı

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and International Relations	2	3	2	2
2) Define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations at national and international level.	1	2	2	2
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3	1	2	1
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field	2	2	2	2
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.	2	2	2	2
6) Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.	1	3	2	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	2	2	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	2	3	3
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	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.	1	2	3	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	2	2	2

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
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	2
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.	2
6)	Uses leadership characteristics in the field of political science and International Relations with the consciousness of team work.	1
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
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
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.	2
11)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.	1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Homework Assignments	11	34
Quizzes	5	15
Final	15	56
Total Workload		150