INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS

Course Description

The main objective of this course is to provide students the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics. This course will explore the main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, the main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. At the end of the course the students will be able to gain the ability to analyse the political aspects of world system.

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 The main objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics. (3)
2. 02 Within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics, these topics will include main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. (3)

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Baylis, J., Smith, S., & Owens, P. (Eds.). (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (9th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Providing students with the necessary introductory conceptual, historical and notional background for further work in the studies of international politics. SOLO 3
2. L02 Within the context of a reflective introduction to the academic study of the international politics, these topics will include main actors of the international politics, their decision-making processes, main conceptual paradigms and the competing perspectives in the study of international politics; power and power politics; alternatives to power politics; the major institutions of international politics; international conflict and contemporary patterns of war and peace; globalization. SOLO 3
3. L03 The students will be able to define main concepts in world politics. SOLO 3
4. L04 Students will have the ability to identify main actors and institutions in world politics SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources including current information in the field of Accounting and Finance.
2. P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
3. P03 3- To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and develop solutions based on research and evidence by using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
4. P04 4- To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member in order to solve complex and unpredictable problems in accounting and finance applications.
5. P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
6. P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
7. P07 7- To be able to inform people and institutions about issues related to the field of accounting and finance, and to be able to transfer their ideas and solution proposals in writing and orally.
8. P08 8- To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level required by the field of Accounting and Finance.
9. P09 9- To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to the field of accounting and finance.

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