Course Details

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLS212

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
4POLS212INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Beyond contributing to the general development of students’ intellectual maturity
and abilities, the more specific objectives of the course include:
1. Developing substantive knowledge of central aspects of world politics;
2. Improving the ability to understand and evaluate diverse perspectives and
views regarding international phenomena;
3. Enhancing the ability to comprehend main concepts and employ essential
methods of social inquiry;
4. Advancing ability to apply the appropriate level of analysis to past and
present world events.
Course Content This course introduces students to international studies and central concepts and themes in International Relations (IR), such as power, globalization, nationalism, and ethnic conflict. Its goal is to acquaint students with the analytical, historical, and foundational knowledge needed to study recurrent patterns and current global political issues and controversies. The knowledge acquired in this course will allow students to understand, explain, and analyze IR issues in more advanced courses in our curriculum.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is based on lectures, in-class discussion, a simulation, and reflection papers. During the face-to-face meetings, the lecturer will introduce the topic and explain the core concepts of the matter. Students are encouraged to ask questions at any time during the lecture. Students are also expected to participate in a simulation, which will continue throughout the semester. Periodically, the instructor will ask students to reflect on their simulation experience and the course material.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLAR KURÇ www.caglarkurc.com caglar.kurc@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLAR KURÇ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 30
Ödev 4 % 20
Final examination 1 % 35
Diğer (Staj vb.) 1 % 15
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Okuma 14 3 42
Rapor 4 4 16
Ders dışı çalışma 14 3 42
Takım/Grup Çalışması 11 2 22
Yüz Yüze Ders 12 2 24
Ders Dışı Ara Sınav 1 2 2
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Critically examine the debates about international relations;
2 Understand the depth of interactions in international relations;
3 Establish a foundation for future courses within the field of International Relations;
4 Discuss a range of ideas, concepts, and text in the International Relations theory and the historical context in which they arose
5 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different ways of thinking about contemporary world politics
6 Think theoretically.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction
2 Planet Earth
3 The Role of Technology
4 Searching for Security
5 Challenges to Security
6 Midterm
7 Seeking Prosperity
8 Challenges to Prosperity
9 Protecting Identity
10 Challenges to Identity
11 Cooperation at the Global Level
12 Challenges to Cooperation
13 Connecting to the World
14 Review and Conclusion
15 Final Exam
16


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
C2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1
C3 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 4 1 1
C4 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1
C5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5
C6 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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