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 Students know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
- P02 Students know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
- P03 Students have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
- P04 Students know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
- P05 Students know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
- P06 Students know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
- P07 Students know the genres and trends of Cinema.
- P08 Students know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
- P09 Students prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
- P10 Students know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
- P11 Students have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
- P12 Students have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
- P13 Students have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
- P14 Students are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
- P15 Students have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
- P16 Students know the standards in field-specific products.
- P17 Students are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |