Political Science and İnternational Relations(English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: POL305
Ders İsmi: International Organizations
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Laboratory ECTS
3 0 0 5
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Required
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : RA MUHAMMET ÖZCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Dr. SUAT DÖNMEZ
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to inform students about the structures and functions of international organizations and their role and importance in international relations. Information will be given on the institutional functioning of some international organizations, particularly the United Nations, the European Union and NATO.
Course Content: In this course, international organizations, institutions and regimes that are effective in global governance will be evaluated in their historical, theoretical and political contexts. The governance activities in the fields of economy, security, environment and human rights in which these processes are observed will be examined in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the Course
2) Global Governance
3) Definition and Emergence of International Organizations
4) Globally Qualified International Organizations: League of Nations, United Nations
5) Globally Qualified International Organizations: International Organizations Associated with the United Nations (ILO, IMF, WTO, UNCTAD, WHO, UNESCO…)
6) Regionalization and Regional Organizations: NATO, Council of Europe, Western European Union…
7) Regional Organizations: OSCE, EU, EFTA, OECD
8) Midterm
9) Regional Organizations: NAFTA, Organization of American States, LAFTA / LAIA
10) Regional Organizations: Arab League, OPEC, OIC, ECO, KEIP, D-8
11) Regional Organizations: African Union Organization, SEATO, APEC, ASEAN
12) Regional Organizations: Non-Alignment Movement, Sports Purpose Organizations (IOC, FIFA, UEFA)
13) Civil Society and Non-Governmental International Organizations (NGOs): Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, Journalists Without Borders, Green Peace
14) Non-Governmental International Organizations (International Foundations): Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Sasakawa Foundation, Fulbright Program, Konrad Adanauer Foundation ..
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Margaret P. Karns and Karen A. Mingst , 2004, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance, Lynne Rienner Pub
References: Margaret P. Karns and Karen A. Mingst , 2004, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance, Lynne Rienner Pub

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Advanced knowledge of conceptual knowledge sets, methods and theoretical approaches in political science and international relations
2) Recognizing the interaction of the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations with other social sciences intersecting with themselves (history, sociology, law, economics, psychology, anthropology), to gain the knowledge and skills of evaluation and discussion in the interdisciplinary framework
3) Having to ability to make data collection, analysis and reporting from library and other academic information sources ; make written texts and oral presentations in accordance with academic writing rules in related subjects
4) Opening the way for students to gain research and scientific ethics and to conduct original studies
5) Gaining the ability to analyze and discuss political, social and economic problems in a specific conceptual framework, which are equipped, nationally and internationally, which will maximize the needs of state and non-state institutions.
6) To educate individuals with academic perspectives in the future by giving qualified undergraduate education that can lead them to the graduation and doctoral studies
7) Acquiring beneficial people with social responsibility awareness and ethical values by strengthening the communication competence of the individual who will interact fully with the humanities
8) To contribute to the increase of the scientific and cultural quality of the society within the understanding of national and international cooperation and solidarity.
9) To enable graduates to use Turkish and English effectively in their professional lives.
10) Appreciate the plurality of and respect for differences of opinion, lifestyles, cultural practices and identities.
11) Engage in life-long learning and enrich personal, social and professional development by exploring interests in diverse disciplines.

Assessment & Grading

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