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
IRE 3109 READINGS IN 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 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 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 Realism - Case study I
2 Realism - Case study II
3 Neo-realism - Case study I
4 Neo-realism - Case study II
5 Liberalism - Case study I
6 Liberalism - Case study II
7 Liberalism - Case study III
8 English School - Case study
9 Constructivism - Case study
10 Normative theory - Case study
11 Marxist theories - Case study
12 Green theory - Case study

Recomended or Required Reading

TBA

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and class 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

Midterm exam
Final exam
Participation

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 (dot) kurtoglu at deu (dot) edu (dot) tr

Office Hours

TBA

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 6 72
Preparation for final exam 1 13 13
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