School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
IR 101 |
Course Title in English |
Introduction to International Relations |
Course Title in Turkish |
Introduction to International Relations |
Language of Instruction |
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Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Spring |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 Hours |
Recitation: None |
Lab: None |
Other: None |
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Estimated Student Workload |
153 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
6 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To comprehend the basic concepts, processes and theories of International Relations and to be able to give educated examples. |
Course Description |
The primary objective of the course is to help crystallize the basic concepts and theories of International Relations for attendant students. The latter is realized by intriguing and imbuing the skill to offer theory-laden real-world examples whilst paving the way to appraise inter-state policies and international outcomes in an educated manner.
Fundamental concepts such as power, conflict, regular and irregular warfare, authority, international anarchy as opposed to intra-state hierarchy, inter-state cooperation based on institutions, regimes, reciprocity and identity; the evolution of international law, the use of force by nation-state militaries, and last but not least, the reasons for the existence of definitional debates about political violence and terrorism, and the reasons for their politicization are first introduced, and then discussed within and among in-class groups as per the Flipped Classroom. Theoretical tenets, and practical ways and means of making foreign policy alongside the Realist and Liberal theories on inter-state and global relations, including the increasing salience of sovereignty-free non-state actors in the wake of the Cold War are studied to shed light upon the globalization of politics both at home and abroad.
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Course Description in Turkish |
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Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) know the basic facts and developments in the field
2) comprehend the basic concepts
3) distinguish between oft-applied theories of International Relations.
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
N |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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N |
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
N |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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N |
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
N |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
N |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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N |
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR , January 2024 |
Course Coordinator |
BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR |
Semester |
Spring |
Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR |
Course Contents
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Subject |
1) |
IR as a Field of Study: Actors and International System |
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Realist Theories |
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Liberal Theories |
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Foreign Policy Making |
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International Conflict: Types of War and Conflict of Ideas |
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Military Force and Terrorism |
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International Organizations, Law and Human Rights |
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International Trade |
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Global Finance |
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International Integration |
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Environment and Population |
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The North-South Gap |
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International Development |
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Course Overview |
Required/Recommended Readings | This course is managed via congruent Pearson Online course e-texts, various materials and videos that are all posted and available to students on the Blackboard.
Required Coursebook:
Pevehouse and Goldstein eds. International Relations, Eleventh edition. Boston: Pearson, 2017. |
Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom mode of guidance paves the students to figure out basic concepts on their own alongside the Pearson Online module is appropriated through the Blackboard.
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Homework and Projects | On basic IR concepts, processes, theories and institutions |
Laboratory Work | None |
Computer Use | None |
Other Activities | None |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Attendance |
14 |
% 30 |
Quiz(zes) |
3 |
% 30 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 40 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
caglarb@mef.edu.tr
None
Instructor Office Location: 5th Floor - Room No. 529
Office hours: Mondays, any hour of the day (09:00-17:00)
Email address: baris.caglar@mef.edu.tr
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.
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