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 Be able to apply knowledge of programming
- P02 Be able to design software systems of varying complexity
- P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop solutions for computer orientated challenges.
- P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer programming projects
- P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology
- P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
- P07 Be able to use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
- P08 Be able to apply appropriate technologies and techniques for the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision making
- P09 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment -
- P10 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment -
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |