| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Law | ||||
| Course Code | LAW 134 | ||||
| Course Title in English | World Politics in the 20th Century | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | 20. Yüzyil’da Dünya Politikasi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
| Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 93 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 4 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | none | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | none | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Enabling the students to understand the current political world map | ||||
| Course Description | The lecture’s purpose is to give a survey of the history of world politics in the twentieth-century. Within this frame the focus will lie on the main events of the last century which were leaving their mark on history and politics of the last century. These events will be presented within their historical and political context by also giving background information in form of original sources (texts, speeches etc.). |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) After successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: have a deeper understanding of the political background of today’s world |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| 1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | |
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | |
| 3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | |
| 4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | |
| 5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | |
| 6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | |
| 7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | |
| 8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | |
| 9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | |
| 10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | |
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | N | |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | N | |
| 3) | Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | N | |
| 4) | Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | N | |
| 5) | Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | N | |
| 6) | Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | N | |
| 7) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | N | |
| 8) | Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | N | |
| 9) | Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | N | |
| 10) | Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | N | |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | N |
| Prepared by and Date | ARNDT KÜNNECKE , January 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | AKTS1 |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. ARNDT KÜNNECKE |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to the lecture’s subject and the used material, announcement of the curriculum |
| 2) | The Global Context of International Relations at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century - Imperialism |
| 3) | Balance of Power |
| 4) | The Origins of World War I |
| 5) | The Rise and Fall of Collective Security |
| 6) | The Origins of World War II |
| 7) | The End of the Great Empires - Decolonization |
| 8) | The Cold War – Formation of a Bipolar World |
| 9) | International Organizations |
| 10) | The End of the Cold War – Collapse of Communism |
| 11) | From Cold War to New World Disorder |
| 12) | Regional and Ethnic Conflicts |
| 13) | The War on Terror |
| 14) | Globalization and Global Politics |
| Required/Recommended Readings | All course materials will be provided by the lecturer. The students don't need to buy any books etc. For the research on the internet the students should be equipped with a laptop or tablet each lesson. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom | ||||||||||||
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| 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 | 1 | 3 | 56 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 93 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 3.7 | ||||||
| ECTS | 4 | ||||||