International Politics (IR201) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
International Politics IR201 3. Semester 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Gözde Yılmaz
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The students are expected to get familiar with basic terminology of International Relations, widen their perspective and deepen their knowledge about the nature, structure and dynamics of Internaional Politics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students will obtain a structural and systematic view on international politics.
  • Furthermore, the political instruments in the formation of foreign policy will be introduced.
  • Interstate relations and conflict types will be transmitted to the students.
Course Content Types of international systems, foreign policy orientations, objectives, instruments such as diplomacy and economic means of influence, foreign policy outputs, conflict resoulutions and all types and processes of interactions between states.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction None
2 What is International Politics? Different Perspectives in Understanding International Politics Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part One.
3 The Structure of the International System Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part I/A.
4 Foreign Policy Strategies of the States Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part II/A.
5 Foreign Policy Tools of the States a) Diplomacy Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part III/A.
6 b) Propaganda c) Economic Instruments Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part III/B&C.
7 d) Intervention to internal affairs e) Military instruments Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part III/D&E.
8 Midterm Exam None
9 Socio-psychological reasons Behind Decision-taking Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part IV/A.
10 Ideology and Politics Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part IV/C.
11 International Conflicts: Reasons and Resolutions Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part V/A.
12 International Cooperations: Reasons and Types Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part V/C.
13 International Law and International System Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part VI/A.
14 Balance of Power: General Features and Interpretations Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Bölüm VI/B.
15 Some of the International Organisations Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000, Part VI/D.
16 Final Exam None

Sources

Course Book 1. Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika - İlkeler-Kavramlar-Kurumlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, 5. Baskı, Ankara, 2000
3. Henry Kissinger, World Order : Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course of History, Penguin, 2015
4. Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave, 2013.
Other Sources 2. Tayyar Arı, Uluslar arası İlişkilere Giriş, 2. Baskı, MKM Yayınları, 2010

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 1- Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methodology of international relations. X
3 2- Acquiring the skills of analyzing international relations from a theoretical level. X
4 3- Acquiring the ability to make logical interpretations about the recent either global or national political events. X
5 4- Acquiring different perspectives on Turkey’s relationship with the other states. X
6 5- Improving the ability to make logical predictions about the future prospects of Turkey and the world states. X
7 6- Developing relevant academic and applied research skills in political areas. X
8 7- Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices. X
9 8- Developing in-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. X
10 9- Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, interpretation, discussions, and/or continuous learning. X
11 10- Adopting work ethic and social responsibility. X
12 11- Developing the skills of communication. X
13 12- Improving the ability to effectively develop arguments in both Turkish and English. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 150