Economics
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 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

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) to develop skills involved in scholarly enquiry
2) to examine security understandings of various international actors

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	Spring
Name of Instructor	Prof. Dr. TARIK OĞUZLU

Course Contents

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

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	14	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 40
Presentation	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
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