International Politics (ETI206) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
International Politics ETI206 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Social Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dersin Öğretim Elemanı / Doç. Dr. Gökçen Hastürkoğlu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course, within the frame of International Institutions and Organizations, aims to carry out studies on the topics of international politics with a view to develop language and translational skills of the students in English and Turkish.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • * developed skills to search for specific issues within the field of international politics.
  • * developed skills for oral and written communication on the issues of international politics both in Turkish and English.
  • * acquired the terminology of issues discussed within the field of international politics.
  • * learned to do presentations in front of a formal audience by using legal language.
Course Content UN General Assembly discussion topics; discussion of political agenda and issues of UN Member States; UN General Assembly discussion simulations; Model UN discussion simulations.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to the course Course syllabus
2 Introduction (MUN information, debate issues, resolution and policy statement preparation) Handouts delivered by the instructor
3 Questions of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab, territories, including Palestine Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue
4 Access to medication in the context of pandemics such as HIV/ AIDS Research conducted by the students and the instructor
5 Protection of migrants and their families Research conducted by the students and the instructor
6 The question of death penalty Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue
7 Promotion of the realization of the right to drinking water and sanitation Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue
8 Protection of the rights of women Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue
9 Midterm Exam -
10 Abduction of children from northern Uganda Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue
11 Combatting Internet cyber bullying and privacy infringements Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue
12 Promotion of the enjoyment of the cultural rights of everyone and respect for different cultural identities Research conducted by the students and the instructor on the issue
13 Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Research conducted by the instructor and the students on the issue
14 Terminology work Terminology collected from the presentations in the previous weeks
15 Terminology work Terminology collected from the presentations in the previous weeks
16 Final Exam -

Sources

Other Sources 1. http://bestdelegate.com/resources/
2. http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/modelun/over.html
3. http://www.thimun.org/
4. http://www.imun-sarang.com/MUN%20Preparation%20Guide-Book%201.pdf

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 13 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 15 100
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
1 Develop understanding of translation theories, concepts and history, and their application to the processes used in translating X
2 Develop critical knowledge and understanding of current issues, European Union and international relations, law and technical issues in terms of translation studies X
3 Detect, define, formulate and solve the problems to be encountered in translation process X
4 Acquire the skills of translation analysis, criticism and hermeneutics X
5 Develop critical understanding of international affairs and cultural studies regarding to profession of translation X
6 Improve skills of research techniques, use CAT tools, databases and other printed and electronic devices and sources efficiently X
7 Develop efficient individual and group working skills, build self-confidence for taking responsibility and acquire powerful communication skills. X
8 Build awareness for life-long learning; to catch the developments in science and technology and sustain continuous personal development. X
9 Acquire knowledge on ethical and professional issues in translation X
10 Build awareness about project management and the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation applications. X
11 Build awareness about the universal and societal dimensions of translation studies and gather information about the problems of the contemporary World. X
12 Improve skills to use source and target languages fluently in presentations and academic studies X
13 Acquire knowledge on terminology management and global translation quality standards at a professional level 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 13 1 13
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 13 3 39
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 125