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:

POL207

Ders İsmi:

International Relations Theory

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	6

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

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 introduce the basic concepts of international relations, the main actors in the international field, the foreign policy making process and the main actors affecting this process. In this course, the historical evolution of the international community, the basic concepts and theoretical approaches of the field will be examined.

Course Content:

Theories of international relations, The evolution of the international system will be followed up from the emergence of modern states to the present day, while the points of contribution of the different perspectives from realism to behaviorism, from idealism to critical theory will be examined. The structure, dynamics and functioning of the international system and the roles of actors and actors in this structure, concepts of power, cooperation, competition and conflict will be evaluated. International problems and structures of international organizations and historical development of the international system, the roles taken by the states in the international system will be examined.

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: Introduction of the Course Content Form
2)	Subject and Scope of International Relations
3)	Theory Problem in International Relations
4)	Historical Background of International Relations Theories
5)	Discussions on Basic Theories in International Relations
6)	Realism
7)	Pluralism / Liberalism / Idealism
8)	Midterm
9)	Globalism / Marxism
10)	English school of international relations theory
11)	Constructivism
12)	Integration Theories
13)	Geo-political Theories, Game Theory
14)	Dependency Theory, World Systems Theory
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Dış Politika, MKM Yayıncılık, Bursa, 2013 • Paul R. Viotti ve Mark V. Kauppi,(1993) International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism, Globalism 2nd ed (New York: Macmillan Puplishin Co.)

References:

John Baylis, Steve Smith, & Patricia Owens, eds., The Globalization of World Politics (Oxford University Press, 2008). • Scott Burchill, Richard Devetak, Andrew Linklater (eds.) vd, Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Tercüme: Ali Aslan ve M. Ali Ağcan, Küre Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009. • Andrew Vincent, Modern Politik İdeolojiler, Tercüme: Arzu Tüfekçi, Paradigma Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2006 • Hasret Çomak (ed.), Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş: Teorik Bakış, Umuttepe Yayınları, İzmit, 2009 • Mehmet Şahin ve Osman Şen (Eds.), Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri Temel Kavramlar, Krypto Yayınları, Ankara, 2014

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

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	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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