| 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 |
| POL1412 | Introduction to International Relations | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MERVE ÖZDEMİRKIRAN Instructor YASEMİN BİLGEL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARDA CAN KUMBARACIBAŞI Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZEKERİYA TÜZEN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course provides a general introduction to International Relations (IR) studies. It covers the conceptual tools, historical development and basic theoretical approaches of IR. Central concepts such as power, security, sovereignty, conflict, war, peace, cooperation, globalization, etc. are deeply examined. Current international issues are explored and discussed within the general framework of key theoretical approaches and empirical knowledge based on relevant case studies. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain the basic concepts, historical development and theoretical approaches related to IR; 2. Apply the analytical tools of IR as a discipline to a range of phenomena in IR; 3. Develop critical and rigorous thinking on IR related issues; 4. Evaluate the emergence of war and peace issues in IR in the context of cause-effect relationship; 5. Analyse the dynamics and problems of globalization. |
| The emergence and development of the international system; concepts and theoretical approaches of IR; issues of war and peace; changing actors and institutions; globalization and current issues. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the Course / Historical Process and Globalization of IR | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “The Globalization of International Relations”, 2021. https://www.seterra.com/ |
| 2) | IR Theories – I: Realist Theories | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “Realist Theories”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jy3JU-ORpo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxJHecyYBno |
| 3) | IR Theories– II: Liberal ve Social Theories | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “Liberal and Social Theories”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_75neOlW9I |
| 4) | Foreign Policy | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “Foreign Policy”, 2021. |
| 5) | WAR & PEACE 1 | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “International Conflict”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTiYHyKbX1E |
| 6) | WAR & PEACE 2 | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “Military Force and Terrorism”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6MNnvoD3Jg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zq1J32xjiY |
| 7) | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 8) | War and Peace – III | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “International Organization, Law, and Human Rights”, 2021. https://www.un.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E67ln5yJtyE |
| 9) | INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “International Trade”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfN8BnRJryQ |
| 10) | International Integration | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “International Integration”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pDVmlNrDuM |
| 11) | Global Issues – I | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “Environment and Population”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC7v8XKvb7Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur77lDetI9Q |
| 12) | GLOBAL ISSUES 2 | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “The North-South Gap”, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3vEcpSqsjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuxc8RnVLRk |
| 13) | International Development | • Joshua Goldstein, John Pevehouse, “International Development”, 2021. |
| 14) | WRAP UP AND Q&A |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Joshua Goldstein & Jon Pevehouse, International Relations, 11th Edition, 2017; 12th Edition, 2021, Pearson: Boston. The textbook written on the syllabus is also accessible through the BAU Library. The PPT files will be shared on ItsLearning following each class. |
| References: | Youtube videos and Internet links on related subjects. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 158 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1.5 |
| Final | 1 | 1.5 |
| Total Workload | 200 | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 4 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |