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 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
- P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
- P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
- P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
- P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
- P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
- P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
- P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
- P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
- P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
- P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
- P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
- P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |