Economics | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | ||||
Course Code | POLS 212 | ||||
Course Title in English | Political Theories in Security Studies | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Political Theories in Security Studies | ||||
Language of Instruction | |||||
Type of Course | Lecture | ||||
Level of Course | Intermediate | ||||
Semester | Spring | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 123 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 learn alternative theoretical approaches to security and how the concepts/institutions and challenges of security have changed in parallel to changing dynamics of international politics since the early twentieth century | ||||
Course Description | The purpose of this course is to inform students about alternative theoretical approaches to security and how the concepts/institutions and challenges of security have changed in parallel to changing dynamics of international politics since the early twentieth century till now. The course also seeks to examine security understandings of various international actors, ranging from such great powers as the United States, China, Russia and the European Union, to middle powers and small states. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) to develop skills involved in scholarly enquiry 2) to examine security understandings of various international actors |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | ||
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | ||
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | ||
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | ||
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | ||
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | ||
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | ||
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | ||
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | ||
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | ||
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 understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | N | |
2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | N | |
3) | Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | N | |
4) | Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | N | |
5) | Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | N | |
6) | Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | N | |
7) | Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | N | |
8) | Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | N | |
9) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | N | |
10) | Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | N | |
11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | N |
Prepared by and Date | BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR , January 2024 |
Course Coordinator | BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR |
Semester | Spring |
Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. TARIK OĞUZLU |
Week | Subject |
1) | General Introduction |
2) | Traditional theoretical approaches to security |
3) | Traditional theoretical approaches to security |
4) | Critical theoretical approaches to security |
5) | Critical Theoretical Approaches to Security |
6) | Critical theoretical approaches to security |
7) | Securitization |
8) | Concepts of security: polarity, war, peace and violence |
9) | Institutions of security: Alliances, regional organizations |
10) | Institutions of security: Alliances, regional organizations |
11) | Institutions of security: The United Nations and peace operations |
12) | Great powers, middle powers, small powers and their security practices |
13) | Presentations |
14) | Presentations |
Required/Recommended Readings | Paul D. Williams and Matt McDonald, eds. 2018. Security Studies An Introduction. London: Routledge. | |||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Lecture | |||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | Written research paper | |||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
caglarb@mef.edu.tr The course is instructed by Prof. Dr. Tarık Oğuzlu This form is managed by Asst. Prof. Barış Çağlar Email address: baris.caglar@mef.edu.tr Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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 | 2 | 98 | ||
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 8 | 1 | 18 | |||
Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
Total Workload | 123 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 4.9 | ||||||
ECTS | 5 |