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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS IRL 6059 CRITICAL IR THEORIES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 9

Offered By

International Relations (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ZEHRA NILÜFER KARACASULU

Offered to

International Relations (English)

Course Objective

The primary objective of the course is to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of critical theoretical propositions about international relations. Second, they will be able to relate international relations theory to real world problems and policy solutions. Third, they will be able to communicate these issues in seminars and in writing.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Develop a sophisticated understanding of some of the critical theoretical approaches to the study of international relations 2   Be able to identify and analyze both historical and contemporary issues from diverse theoretical perspectives 3   Be able to critically evaluate theories in international relations and develop publishable original studies. 4   Convey their ideas and thoughts effectively in group discussions.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Introduction : This session will focus on course expectations, including the assignment of readings for presentation and discussion. 2 Critical Theory I - Hegel, Marx & Frankfurt School 3 Critical Theory II - Habermas and Foucault 4 `Third Debate in International Relations: Critical Theory 5 Dissident Voices and Poststructuralist/ Postmodern Turn 6 Gender, Feminism and IR Theory 7 Midterm 8 Gramsci, Hegemony and Critical Political Economy 9 Beyond Strategic Studies Rethinking Peace and Security 10 Critical Theory and Globalization/ Critical Globalization Theory 11 Globalization, Marginalization and Poverty 12 Globalization, Antiglobalization and Resistance 13 Research Paper Presentation 14 Research Paper Presentation

Recomended or Required Reading

Articles (tba)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Weekly discussions, presentations, lectures

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 STT TERM WORK (SEMESTER) 3 FIN FINAL EXAM 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + STT * 0.20 + FIN * 0.40 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + STT * 0.20 + RST * 0.40 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 10 120 Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10 Preparation for final exam 1 20 20 Preparing assignments 2 20 40 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 233

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 LO.1 5 LO.2 5 LO.3 5 LO.4 5