COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MÜGE AKNUR

Offered to

International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to an analysis of foreign policies of countries through theories of International Relations such as realism, liberalism and social constructivism. It aims at analyzing the external factors as examined by realism and liberalism and internal factors as analyzed by social constructivism under the titles identity and values, public opinion, sociateal groups, bureaucratic politics and leadership style that have significant impact on foreign policy-making.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Ryan K. Beasley, Juliet Kaarbo and Jeffrey S. Lantis and Michael T. Snarr (eds) Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective, Domestic and International Influences on State Behavior, Washingtin D.C., CQ Press, 2012.
2. Laura Neack, Jeanne A.K. Hey and Patrick J. Haney, eds. Foreign Policy Analysis: Continuity and Change in its Second Generation, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1985,
3. Michael Clarke and Brian White, eds. Understanding Foreign Policy: The Foreign Policy Systems Approach, Aldershot: Edward Elgar, 1989.
4. C.F. Herman, C.W. Kegley, and J. N. Rosenau eds. New Directions in the Study of Foreign Policy, Boston: Unwin Hyman, 1987.
5. Graham Allison and Philip Zelikow, The Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis 2nd Ed. Boston: Little Brown, 19996.
6. Steve Smith et al. eds., Foreign Policy, Theories, Actors, Cases, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Individual work (writing and presenting a paper)
3. Group Work (Writing and presenting a report as a group)
4. Participation in class discussions
4. Exams

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

15 percent of final exam (which is 40 percent ) is allocated to the term project which is consisted of a long paper and presentation.

Assessment Criteria

1. Demonstrate understanding of international relations theories that analyzes foreign policy decision-making.
2. Evaluate the outcomes of foreign policies of various countries by applying the theories and approaches of international relations taught.
3. Participate a group work or individual work in analyzing a specific foreign policy of a country.
4. Demonstrate high communication skills in writing and presenting a report.
5. Demonstrate the skills to use library and internet resources independently.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Students are supposed to read all the articles and book chapters assigned for the week before coming to class.
2. Attendance (70 percent) is mandatory.
3. Participation to class discussions is compulsory.
4. If for any reason the student cannot attend the class, he/she is supposed to inform the instructor prior to class.
5. Plagiarism of any kind will result with disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

muge.aknur@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes