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| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| GLA5105 | Transnational Security | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Security has been an indispensable dimension of international relations and world politics. Since the end of the Cold War era there has been a remarkable change in security studies, from issues and actors to theories of security. The course aims to offer new directions in the study of ‘security’, to provide a broad survey of some of the theoretical and contemporary issues in global and regional security from its Cold War past to its post-Cold War present and opening up alternative ways of thinking about the future. This course introduces students to the theoretical debates and empirical analysis about ‘security’ at different levels (local, regional, global), with a focus on traditional, modern and post-modern security themes ranging from military security to societal security sectors. Given the theoretical and practical importance of studying international security for political science and international relations students, students learn strategic and security analysis not only concentrating on national security issues but also extending their comprehension with post-Cold War security issues such as threats emanating from non-state actors directed to non-state actors. This course will thus enable students to have a complete worldview about international politics. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The course attendants will be able to; 1-Develop their knowledge on transnational security issues, war and peace, alliances, balance of power, proliferation / non-proliferation, security organizations, threat conceptions, international security cooperation etc. 2- Possess a critical approach on theoretical explanations of international and regional security topics. 3- Improve their skills to think in a more clear way on security matters; particularly by learning how to differ among the “genuine”, the “likely” and the “conspiracy”. |
| The concerns of national and international security have evolved considerably since the days of the Cold War. While states are still concerned with traditional threats such as military aggression from other states, emerging issues present different, yet no less compelling, challenges to security. These new challenges include terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, failed states, environmental catastrophes and major public health crises such as HIV/AIDS. This course explores how security policy issues are addressed at the national and international level; how prepared are agencies and organizations to meet newer security challenges; whether classic doctrines of deterrence are still applicable; and the extent to which technology can be relied upon, as a tool to address current security needs. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Legacy of the XIXth Century | Reading |
| 2) | The Great War | Reading |
| 3) | The Concept of Security During the Inter-War Period | Reading |
| 4) | The Second World War | Reading |
| 5) | Emergence of the Cold War | Reading |
| 6) | The UN and International Security | Reading |
| 7) | Midterm | |
| 8) | The Containment | Reading |
| 9) | Cold War Transnational Security Strategies | Reading |
| 10) | Security During the Détente | Reading |
| 11) | Restructuring European Security After the Cold War | Reading |
| 12) | New Dimensions of Trans-Atlantic Alliance after 9/11 | Reading |
| 13) | Major Security Challenges of the XXIth Century | Reading |
| 14) | Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Contemporary Security Studies, NY: Oxford University Press, Alan Collins, 2007 Seeking Security in an Insecure World Maryland, Rowman & Littlefield , Dan Caldwell and Robert E. Williams, 2006 International Security: An Analytical Survey London: Boulder, Michael Sheehan, 2005 |
| References: | Contemporary Security and Strategy NY: Palgrave Macmillan, Craig A. Snyder (ed), 2008 Security Studies: An Introduction NY: Routledge, Paul D. Williams (ed),2008 People, States and Fear: An Agenda for International Security Studies in the Post Cold War Era, Barry Buzan, 1991 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Application | 13 | 48 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 81 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 175 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
| 2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
| 3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
| 4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
| 5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy | |
| 6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
| 7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
| 8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
| 9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
| 10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
| 11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
| 12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |