| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 5 | POLS341 | FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Beyond contributing to the general development of students’ intellectual maturity
and abilities, the more specific objectives of the course include:
1. Understanding major theoretical approaches to International Relations.
2. Gaining an insight into foreign policymaking processes and actors.
3. Understanding major decision-making models and their efficacy.
4. Experiencing the trade-offs and difficulties in foreign policy decision-making.
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Course Content
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This course introduces the subfield of Foreign Policy Analysis. The course will focus on the major International Relations theories, the decision-making models for foreign policy analysis, and system and unit level determinants.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Asist Prof.Dr. ÇAĞLAR KURÇ www.caglarkurc.com caglar.kurc@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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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
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı
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1
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%
30
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Quiz/Küçük Sınav
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2
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%
10
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Ödev
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4
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%
20
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Final examination
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1
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%
30
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Uygulama Çalışmaları (Laboratuar,Sanal Mahkeme,Stüdyo Çalışmaları vb.)
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2
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%
10
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Total
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10
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%
100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Yazılı Sınav
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1
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1
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1
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Ev Ödevi
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4
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2
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8
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Kısa Sınav
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2
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1
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2
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Okuma
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14
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2
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28
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Rapor
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4
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4
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16
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Kişisel Çalışma
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14
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4
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56
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Simülasyon
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14
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1
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14
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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2
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28
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Ders Dışı Ara Sınav
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1
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2
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2
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Final Sınavı
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1
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2
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2
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
157
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| No | Learning Outcomes |
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1
| Critically examine the debates about foreign policy |
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2
| Understand the depth of interactions in foreign policymaking |
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3
| Identify major actors in foreign policymaking |
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4
| Discuss a range of ideas, concepts, and texts in foreign policy and the historical context in which they arose |
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5
| Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different decision-making models. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction
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IR Theory and Foreign Policy Analysis
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Types of Decisions and Levels of Analysis
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The Rational Actor Model
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Bureaucratic/Governmental Politics Model
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Organizational Theory
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| 7 |
Midterm
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| 8 |
Fall Break
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| 9 |
Prospect Theory & Poliheuristic Theory
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| 10 |
Psychological Factors
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| 11 |
International System
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| 12 |
Domestic Politics
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Economic Instruments
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Public Diplomacy and Media Effects
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| 15 |
Review and Conclusion
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=72673&lang=en