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 | IR 432 | ||||
Course Title in English | Alliances and Globalization | ||||
Course Title in Turkish | Alliances and Globalization | ||||
Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
Level of Course | Select | ||||
Semester | Spring | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 132 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 appraise the dynamics of changing threats against nation-states in the wake of the post-Cold War and post-September 11 era and their reflections upon inter-state alliances. | ||||
Course Description | An advanced course that presents the state of affairs of our day pertaining to the current threats, actors and the form of systemic developments, as well as the novel alignments and their impact upon extant alliances among nation-states. | ||||
Course Description in Turkish |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 1. distinguish the differences between alignments and alliances; 2) 2. apply basic military-political concepts under changing real-world contexts; 3) 3. appraise why alliances are formed, how they are managed, and last/dissolve; 4) 4. analyze and infer dynamics of globalization pertaining to alliances. |
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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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 | Asst. Prof. Dr. BARIŞ ÇAĞLAR |
Week | Subject |
1) | Basic Terms and Definitions that Guide Study 1.1.The Definition of ‘Alliance’ 1.2.Alliance as ‘Institutionalized-Cooperation’ 1.3.What is Security Dilemma? |
2) | Current Status of the Academic Literature on Alliances 2.1.The Significance of the Field of Alliances 2.2.Theoretical Strengths and Weaknesses/Gaps of the Literature 2.3.Understudied and Unstudied Research Topics of the Field |
3) | Why do Alliances Exist?: Balancing and Bandwagoning (the Neorealist Explanation of Alliances) |
4) | The Origins of Alliances (continued): Neoliberal Institutionalist & the Liberal Explanations as Two Distinct Approaches to Alliances |
5) | The Origins of Alliances (continued): Common Identity (The Constructivist Explanation) |
6) | The Management of Alliances: Intra Alliance Relations or How do Alliances Function? |
7) | The Management of Alliances (continued) |
8) | Alliance Dissolution or Persistence |
9) | Discussions & Review |
10) | Globalization in Context: The Diffusion of Power |
11) | The Changing Nature and Manifestations of Threats |
12) | CASE STUDY I -Middle Eastern Alignments and Behaviors of the NATO Allies during the Syrian Crisis of 2011-2017; |
13) | CASE STUDY II -The South Korean-The US Alliance |
14) | CASE STUDY III - Why does NATO persist? |
Required/Recommended Readings | All readings are posted on the Blackboard. | |||||||||||||||
Teaching Methods | Flipped classroom discussions & occasional short lectures where they are indispensable for IR | |||||||||||||||
Homework and Projects | None | |||||||||||||||
Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||
Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
Assessment Methods |
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Course Administration |
caglarb@mef.edu.tr None Instructor office location: 5th Floor - Office No. 529 Office hours: anytime-all weekdays Email address: baris.caglar@mef.edu.tr Statement on plagiarism: Usual disclaimers apply by the University Regulation; on event disciplinary action, which also applies to written assignments when detected. 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 | ||
Quiz(zes) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | ||
Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
Total Workload | 132 | ||||||
Total Workload/25 | 5.3 | ||||||
ECTS | 5 |