Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | IR 302 | ||||
| Course Title in English | International Organizations | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Uluslararasi Orgutler | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Seçiniz | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 136 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To understand impact of international organizations in the contemporary global political and economic system | ||||
| Course Description | This course explains main objectives, functions and structures of international organizations at global and regional levels. It explores global governance with its main actors and processes. Theoretical perspectives and concepts about the role of the international organizations in world politics are presented. The course discusses decision-making procedures in various international organizations. It explores how and why international organizations change. The activities of the international organizations in issue areas such as peace and security, trade and economics, human rights and the environment are also dealt with. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Ders, küresel ve bölgesel düzeyde kurulmuş olan uluslararası örgütlerin başlıca amaçlarını, işlevlerini ve yapılarını açıklamaktadır. Küresel yönetişim başlıca aktörleri ve süreçleri çerçevesinde ele alınmaktadır. Uluslararası örgütlerin dünya politikasındaki rolünü tartışan kuramlar ve başlıca kavramlar açıklanır. Ders çeşitli uluslararası örgütlerin karar-alma süreçlerini açıklar. Uluslararası örgütlerin neden ve nasıl değiştiğini analiz eder. Barış ve güvenlik; ticaret ve ekonomi; insan hakları ve çevre alanlarında uluslararası örgütlerin faaliyetleri ele alınmaktadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: Equipped with knowledge on global governance with its main actors and processes; 2) Understood the reasons why states create international organizations in the fields of peace and security, economic affairs, humanitarian and environmental issues; 3) Learned the historical foundations and theoretical approaches in the establishment and evolution of the international organizations; 4) Examined the structure and process of decision-making in global and regional international organizations. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. AYŞEGÜL KİBAROĞLU |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | What is global governance? How does it work with its main pieces, actors and processes? |
| 3) | Historical foundations of global governance: legacy of 19th century and the |
| 4) | Theoretical foundations of global governance |
| 5) | United Nations: centerpiece of global governance I |
| 6) | United Nations: centerpiece of global governance II |
| 7) | United Nations: centerpiece of global governance III |
| 8) | Regional organizations: Europe |
| 9) | Regional organizations: Americas |
| 10) | Regional organizations: Asia |
| 11) | Regional organizations: Africa |
| 12) | The search for peace and security |
| 13) | Global economic governance |
| 14) | Protecting the environment |
| Required/Recommended Readings | International Organizations: The Politics & Processes of Global Governance (eds.) Margaret P. Karns, Karen A. Mingst and Kendall W. Stiles, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 3rd edition, 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom methods such as pre-class quizzes, pre-class videos, group discussions, group debates, presentations, and essay type exams. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
aysegul.kibaroglu@mef.edu.tr Attendance and active participation are required. There would be no late presentations and make up exams unless medical report provided. MEF university values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the code of student conduct and disciplinary procedures. Any improper behavior, academic dishonesty or plagiarism is subject to the YOK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 16 | 2 | 36 | |||
| Total Workload | 136 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||