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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 |
| GLA5001 | World Politics in the Post Cold War Era | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SELİM VOLKAN İPEK Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Students will be taught about the transition from the bipolar system that emerged after the 2nd World War, to one that is hegemonic in the aftermath of 1989. In this semester; international organizations, institutions and power diplomacy will be discussed while comparisons will be made with current events. Also, different approaches to diplomacy, examples of conflict and negotiation, and the new "state-building" processes that appeared following the Cold War process will be introduced to the students. The course's interdisciplinary approach aims at profiting from applications of different fields such as economics and political science on to the international relations. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Help students understand the historical process in Cold War Era II. Develop ability to understand concepts about the principles of international relations III. Improve identify the basic units of international affairs, the nature of globalization, the utility and legitimacy of the use of force, the dynamics of the balance of power and the nature of threats to peace and stability. IV. Develop skills in interpreting the new world order V. Help students understand to unipolarity world and the changing world order after 1990s |
| The demise of the Soviet Union and its empire, the legacy of colonialism, resurgent nationalism and new non-state actors have given rise to a period of complexity and rapid change in international relations. The academic debate reflects this uncertainty, with contending theories about what constitutes power in the post Cold War environment, how to identify the basic units of international affairs, the nature of globalization, the utility and legitimacy of the use of force, the dynamics of the balance of power, the nature of threats to peace and stability, and the role of international institutions. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Historical Process during the Cold War | Reading |
| 2) | Gorbochev and the Consequences of Perestroika | Reading |
| 3) | Eastern Europe: The End of the Soviet Empire | Reading |
| 4) | The New Economic Superpowers: Japan and the European Union | Reading |
| 5) | The Emergence of the New World Order | Reading |
| 6) | Islam, Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf War | Reading |
| 7) | Course Review | |
| 8) | Terrorist attacks | Reading |
| 9) | International wars | Reading |
| 10) | Nuclear threats | Reading |
| 11) | Economic growth in the world | Reading |
| 12) | Energy crisis | Reading |
| 13) | Globalization | Reading |
| 14) | Course Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Wayne C. McWilliams &Harry Piotrowski, The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations’, Lynne Rienner Publisher, 1997. 4th edition Norman Lowe, Modern World History, Palgrave, 1997, 3rd edition RichardJ.Stoll and Michael D. Ward, Power in World Politics, Lynne Rienner Publisher, Boulder & London, 1989 |
| References: | Hans Küng, A Global Ethic for Global Politics and Economics, New York Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1998 Neil Englehart, Charles Kurzman, ‘Welcome to World Peace’Social Forces, Vol. 84, No. 4 (Jun., 2006), pp. 1957-1967 |
| 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 | 14 | 96 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 54 |
| Midterms | 1 | 6 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 200 | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | 5 |
| 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 |
| 5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | 5 |
| 6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | 3 |
| 7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | 3 |
| 10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | 5 |
| 11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | 5 |
| 12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. | 5 |