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:

POL210

Ders İsmi:

Diplomatic History

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Laboratory	ECTS
3	0	0	4

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

RA MUHAMMET ÖZCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Dr. GÖKHAN AK

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This class is designed to introduce international relations (IR) students to diplomacy. The course mainly deals with the origin and growth of diplomacy and the theories of diplomacy in order to better understand the world diplomatic history and system.

It examines the changes that took place on the world diplomatic system and approaches to analyze them. It also deals with the organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the formulation of foreign policy; the functions of the embassy; the qualities of a diplomat; and different accounts dealing with issues ranging from negotiation to immunities, and from international trade or law to etiquette and protocol

Course Content:

The course is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction into diplomacy and the theory of international negotiations. The second part deals with the practice of diplomacy and negotiations. The course provides a discussion of global issues and current world problems, such as peace and security, climate change and international trade. It discusses cases of successful diplomacy and/or failed diplomacy

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)	Definition of Diplomacy, Diplomacy Theory, Contributors to Diplomacy Theory	Related Sections of the reader
2)	Historical Development of Diplomacy 1: Process from Antiquity to First World War	Related sections of the reader
3)	Historical Development of Diplomacy 2: First World War and New Diplomacy	Related sections of the reader
4)	Historical Development of Diplomacy 3: The Period Between Two World Wars	Related sections of the reader
5)	Historical Development of Diplomacy 4: During and After World War II	Related sections of the reader
6)	Ottoman Diplomacy	Related sections of the reader
7)	Ottoman Diplomacy- II	Related sections of the reader
8)	Midterm
9)	Institutions and Tools of Modern Diplomacy: Recognition of States, Dual Diplomacy	Related sections of the reader
10)	Institutions and Tools of Modern Diplomacy: Multilateral Diplomacy, Summit Diplomacy	Related sections of the reader
11)	Diplomacy Practice: Dispute Resolution, Diplomatic Negotiation	Related sections of the reader
12)	Diplomacy Practice: Mediation, Diplomatic Agreements	Related sections of the reader
13)	Features of Diplomacy in the 21st Century	Related sections of the reader
14)	Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy	Related sections of the reader
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of revolution: 1789-1848, London Hobsbawm, E. (2010). Age of Empire: 1875-1914. London
References:	Thomson, D. (2007). Europe Since Napoleon. London: Penguin. Kennedy, P. (2010). The rise and fall of the great powers. Vintage.

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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