| EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POL6016 | Theories of International Relations | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 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: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. İSMAİL BURAK KÜNTAY |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | The main aim, is not to memorize dates but to gain an insight into the complex web of current theoretical trends in IR. Students will be required to adopt a particular theoretical position which (s)he will consequently defend both theoretically and in application. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; will be able to distinguish between the basic theoretical approaches and apply this knowledge to current issues of international politics. They will manage to describe the fundamental social scientific debates in international relations and interpret their relevance for international relations research. |
| The course deals with key theoretical perspectives on international relations and it makes students familiar with the seminal theoretical works in the discipline. Having passed the course, students will be able to analyse international relations from many different theoretical angles and will also be aware of these theories’ differences and common traits. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Overview | |
| 3) | Realism Vs. Idealism (Liberalism) | |
| 4) | On the Role and Nature of Power in Social Life –What is power? | |
| 5) | Human Nature | |
| 6) | Human Nature - continued | |
| 7) | Power and Human Nature | |
| 8) | Review of the Course | |
| 9) | Two Models of Social Science | |
| 10) | Two Models of International Theory | |
| 11) | Waltzian Neo-realism | |
| 12) | Neo-liberal Challenge | |
| 13) | The Third Great Debate: Rationalism vs. Constructivism | |
| 14) | The Rise of Constructivist Theory of International Relations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | BURCHILL, S. (ed.). Theories of international relations. Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005. 1-4039-4866-6 WEBER, C. International relations theory : a critical introduction. London: Routledge, 2005. 0-415-34208-2 DOUGHERTY, J. E. -- PFALTZGRAFF, R. L. Contending theories of international relations : a comprehensive survey. New York: Longman, 2001. 0-321-04831-8 WALTZ, K. Theory of International Politics. Random House, 1979. 0394349423 JACKSON, R. H. -- SRENSEN, G. Introduction to international relations : theories and approaches. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. 978-0-19-928543-3 |
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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 10 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 20 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 80 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Application | 14 | 56 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 77 |
| Total Workload | 175 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |