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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
-
Keywords

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

  1. 01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
  2. 02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
  3. 03 Identify and understand factors shaping the current international relations
  4. 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

  1. 01 Trevor C. Salmon and Mark F. Imber. Issues in International Relations.Routledge

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Discuss issues in international relations from different perspectives
  2. L02 Examine the working knowledge of salient issues in international politics
  3. L03 Identify and recognize factors shaping the current international relations SOLO 4
  4. L04 Discuss theories and concepts of international relations

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
  2. P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
  3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
  4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
  5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
  6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
  7. P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
  8. P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
  9. P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
  10. P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - -