POLS 212 Political Theories in Security StudiesMEF ÜniversitesiAkademik Programlar EkonomiÖğrenciler için Genel BilgiDiploma EkiErasmus Beyanı
Ekonomi
Lisans Programın Süresi: 4 Kredi Sayısı: 240 TYYÇ: 6. Düzey QF-EHEA: 1. Düzey EQF: 6. Düzey

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

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 Bahar
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Hours Recitation: None Lab: None Other: None
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 Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) bilimsel araştırma ile ilgili becerileri geliştirmek
2) Çeşitli uluslararası aktörlerin güvenlik anlayışlarını incelemek
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2
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

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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 Bahar
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. TARIK OĞUZLU

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsPaul D. Williams and Matt McDonald, eds. 2018. Security Studies An Introduction. London: Routledge.
Teaching MethodsLecture
Homework and ProjectsWritten research paper
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseNone
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Devam 14 % 15
Ödev 1 % 40
Sunum 2 % 45
TOTAL % 100
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.

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
Ders Saati 14 2 3 2 98
Sunum / Seminer 2 8 1 18
Ödevler 1 5 2 7
Total Workload 123
Total Workload/25 4.9
ECTS 5