COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 2112 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR GÜL MEHPARE KURTOĞLU ESKIŞAR

Offered to

International Relations

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce key theories and debates of international relations, and to provide students with the analytical tools necessary to relate theories to world problems

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   describe and explain the key theories in international relations
2   evaluate and compare the key theories of international relations
3   assess the key role of international relations theories to understand global problems
4   apply theoretical ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes in order to lay a basis for analyzing international affairs
5   communicate to demonstrate the ability to employ IR terminology
6   express views in clear, precise and self-confident manner

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction
2 The uses of theory in International Relations
3 Realism
4 Neorealism
5 Liberalism
6 Neoliberal Institutionalism/ Regime Theory
7 Critiques of the neo-neo paradigms
8 The English School
9 Constructivism
10 Marxist theories of international politics
11 Normative theory and international ethics
12 Green Theory
13 Feminism

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture
2.Participation

Assessment Methods

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


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

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 at deu dot edu dot tr

Office Hours

By appointment

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 5 60
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 135

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.45
LO.55
LO.65

CONTACT INFORMATION
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