ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- Course
- INRE446 - ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- Department
- International Relations - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 3 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. EBRU KÜÇÜKŞENER
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
The main aim of this course is to provide a detailed overview of the issues and approaches in the field of international relations from different perspectives. The seminar will also help students in preparing for the comprehensive tests and further study in the department’s more specialized courses in international relations through reevaluating major concepts and theories as well as complex issues in the field. Finally, the purpose of this course is to provide fourth year IR students with the means to think critically about international relations and explore some of the most salient issues in-depth in international relations and politics today.
ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 35 |
| Final | Final | 45 |
| Presentation | Presentation | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
- 02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
- 03 Identify and understand factors shaping the current international relations
- 04 Discuss theories and concepts of international relations
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Reflections on the Study of International Relations |
| Week 3 | Theoretical Contentions in International Relations |
| Week 4 | Purpose and Meaning of State Sovereignty |
| Week 5 | Nationality and Citizenship |
| Week 6 | Revision |
| Week 7 | Midterm |
| Week 8 | Power |
| Week 9 | Force and Security |
| Week 10 | Terrorism |
| Week 11 | International Regimes and Organizations |
| Week 12 | Globalization and Development |
| Week 13 | Revision |
| Week 14 | Final Exam |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Trevor C. Salmon and Mark F. Imber. Issues in International Relations.Routledge
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
- L02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
- L03 Identify and recognize factors shaping the current international relations SOLO 4
- L04 Discuss theories and concepts of international relations
Program Outcomes
- 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.
- P02 2- To be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of Accounting and Finance.
- 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.
- 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.
- P05 5- To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of a project.
- P06 6- To be able to determine the learning requirements in the field of Accounting and Finance and to direct their learning.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |