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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS IRL 6083 MAJOR DEBATES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 10

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 core graduate course in international relations is designed to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of theoretical propositions about international relations. Readings, therefore, include important articles and books providing alternative approaches to the subject.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Develop a sophisticated understanding of the theoretical approaches in international relations. 2   Evaluate critically basic concepts and theories. 3   Work effectively in group discussions. 4   Convey their ideas and thoughts effectively and clearly.

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 Idealism and Classical Realism 3 Structural / neo- Realism 4 The English School (International Society) 5 Liberalism, Regime Theory and Neoliberal institutionalism 6 Neo-neo debate 7 Midterm 8 Marxism, neo-Marxism 9 Constructivism 10 Critical Theory 11 Feminism 12 Explaining or Understanding International Relations 13 International Relations: `Not so International a Discipline 14 General Review

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) Tutorials 13 3 39 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 10 120 Preparation for midterm exam 1 35 35 Preparation for final exam 1 35 35 Preparing assignments 2 10 20 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 253

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 4 LO.2 3 LO.3 3 LO.4 3