ECTS - Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution (IR420) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Conflict Resolution | IR420 | Elective Courses | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to teach International Relations students, Conflict Resolution as an important definition in IR discipline , the content and the development of this discipline and to create the ability to understand the existing Conflict Resolution actions in world politics. Turkey's current position in conflict resolution will be also handled in the course . |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Conflict resolution as an important definition in IR discipline; the existing conflict resolution actions in world politics; Turkey`s current position in conflict resolution. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | A General Introduction to the Course | None |
| 2 | Understanding Conflict Resolution | Wallensteen, pp. 3-12 |
| 3 | Armed Conflicts and Peace Agreements | Wallensteen, pp. 13-28 |
| 4 | Approaching Conflict Resolution | Wallensteen, pp. 33-57 |
| 5 | Analysing Conflict Resolution | Wallensteen, pp. 61-80 |
| 6 | The Resolution of Conflicts between States- Conflict Resolution: Geopolitik and Realpolitik | Wallersteen, pp. 84-115 |
| 7 | The Resolution of Conflicts between States- Idealpolitik and Kapitalpolitik | Wallensteen, pp. 114-126 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | None |
| 9 | Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars- Democracy as a catalyst | Wallensteen, pp. 131-150 |
| 10 | Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars- State and Society Relations | Wallensteen, pp. 150-161 |
| 11 | Conflict Resolution in State Formation Politics | Wallensteen, pp. 167-200 |
| 12 | Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution- Regional Conflicts | Wallensteen, pp. 209-224 |
| 13 | Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution- Global Powers | Wallensteen, pp. 224-233 |
| 14 | United Nations in Conflict Resolution: Security Council, UN Actions; Peace-keeping, Peace-enforcement and Peace-making | Wallensteen, pp. 239-268 |
| 15 | International Communities in Conflict Resolution- Early Action and Conflict Prevention | Wallensteen, pp. 273-303 |
| 16 | Final Exam | None |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Wallensteen, P., Understanding Conflict Resolution: War, Peace and the Global System, SAGE publication, 2012 |
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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 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||