COURSE UNIT TITLE

: READINGS IN THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UIR 3109 READINGS IN THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 6

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR SEVILAY ZEHRA AKSOY

Offered to

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

This course is the sequel to "Theories of International Relations". It continues to discuss and reflect on classic and contemporary theories, concepts and debates in the field of international relations.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   After taking this course, students are expected to deepen their understanding of international relations, and its systematic analysis.
2   Students will be able to apply theories and concepts to current topics and events in international politics.
3   Students will be able to apply theories and concepts to current topics and events in international economy.
4   Students will improve their foreign language skills and command in international relations terminology.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 Cooperation in IR-I
3 Cooperation in IR-II
4 Bounded Rationality and Constructivism
5 International Trade and Politics-I
6 International Trade and Politics-II
7 Dependency and North-South Relations in IR
8 Coercion and International Politics
9 International Primacy: to be or not to be
10 Security, Economics and the Third World
11 IR Theories and Terrorism
12 Review

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Class discussion/Participation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 QZ Quiz
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + QZ * 0.10 + FN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + QZ * 0.10 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Will list, categorize, explain, evaluate and compare key IR theories.
2. Will apply theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes.
3. Will use IR terminology and foreign language in class discussions.
4. Will demonstrate his/her familiarity with current political developments in line with the key concepts.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation in class discussions is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gul.kurtoglu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced later

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 6 72
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Preparation for quiz etc. 2 5 10
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
Quiz etc. 2 1 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 148

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.44