| 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 |
| POL3415 | Diplomatic History | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 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: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course introduces the background for the unfolding of the diplomatic history of the 20th and 21st century. The ultimate concern of this class is to equip student with skills and knowledge to analyse some of the main elements that make up contemporary world history. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Define the significant key events, people, and processes in international relations in the 20th century. 2) Evaluate the historical development of central issues in the political history including war, diplomacy, hegemony, and balance of power. 3) Gain an understanding of comparative method and a cause-and-effect perspective. 4) Possess systemic insight into practice of diplomacy 5) Develop competencies with respect to active inquiry and critical thinking to analyze contemporary international relations. |
| The course covers the Westphalian order, major world wars and international relations, starting from the beginning of the 20th century bringing up to the recent developments of history. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to and overview of the Course | |
| 2) | The First World War: The Outbreak, and the War | Lowe, ‘The world in 1914: outbreak of the First World War Ch. 1 (pp: 1-21); Lo we, ‘The First World War and its aftermath’ Ch.2 (pp: 21-47) (*) Armaoğlu pp: 99-148; Woodruff pp: 196-219; Uçarol pp: 459- 518 |
| 3) | The First World War: The Outbreak, and the War | Lowe, ‘The world in 1914: outbreak of the First World War Ch. 1 (pp: 1-21); Lo we, ‘The First World War and its aftermath’ Ch.2 (pp: 21-47) (*) Armaoğlu pp: 99-148; Woodruff pp: 196-219; Uçarol pp: 459- 518 |
| 4) | International Relations: 1919-1939 | Lowe, ‘Ch. 4-5 (pp: 56-86) (*) Armaoglu pp: 151-172, 229-303; Ucarol pp: 521-553 |
| 5) | International Relations: 1919-1939 | Lowe, ‘Ch. 4-5 (pp: 56-86) (*) Armaoglu pp: 151-172, 229-303; Ucarol pp: 521-553 |
| 6) | Midterm | |
| 7) | The Second World War | Lowe, ‘The Second World War 1939-1945’, Ch. 6 (pp: 92-121) McWilliams and Piotrowski, Ch. 1 (pp: 7-30) (*) Armaoğlu pp: 361-406; Woodruff pp: 257-277; Uçarol pp: 595-626 |
| 8) | The Second World War | Lowe, ‘The Second World War 1939-1945’, Ch. 6 (pp: 92-121) McWilliams and Piotrowski, Ch. 1 (pp: 7-30) (*) Armaoğlu pp: 361-406; Woodruff pp: 257-277; Uçarol pp: 595-626 |
| 9) | The Cold War – Problems of International Relations | Lowe, ‘The Cold War: problems of international relations after the Second World War’ Ch. 7 (pp: 121-143) McWilliams and Piotrowski, ‘The Cold War institutionalised’ Ch. 2 (pp: 30-49) (*)Uçarol pp: 657 – 681, pp: 704-710; Armaoğlu pp: 419 – 423, 441-451, 463-483, 537-657 |
| 10) | The Cold War – Problems of International Relations | Lowe, ‘The Cold War: problems of international relations after the Second World War’ Ch. 7 (pp: 121-143) McWilliams and Piotrowski, ‘The Cold War institutionalised’ Ch. 2 (pp: 30-49) (*)Uçarol pp: 657 – 681, pp: 704-710; Armaoğlu pp: 419 – 423, 441-451, 463-483, 537-657 |
| 11) | Communism and the USSR (1900-91) | Lowe, ‘Russia and the revolutions, 1900-24’ Ch.16 (pp: 299-319) Lowe, ‘Communist rule in the USSR, 1924-91’ Ch.16 (pp: 319-345) (*) McWilliams and Piotrowski, Ch. 20 pp: 486-507; Ch. 21 pp: 507-535; Uçarol pp: 797-804; Woodruff pp: 304-324; Armaoğlu pp: 423-435; Armaoğlu (II) pp: 110-128, 229-236. |
| 12) | The United States of America – 20th Century to the Post-Cold War Era | Lowe, ‘The USA before the Second World War’ Ch. 19 (pp: 371-401) Lowe, ‘The USA since 1945’ Ch. 20 (pp: 401-421) |
| 13) | Western vs. Eastern Europe | Lowe, ‘The two Europe, East and West since 1945’ Ch. 10, (pp: 184-221) (*) McWilliams and Piotrowski, Ch. 22 (pp: 535-563); Uçarol pp: 803-822; Woodruff pp: 348-375; Armaoğlu pp: 431-435 |
| 14) | Review |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Required Reading: •Lowe, N. (1997) Mastering Modern World History, Houndmills: Palgrave •McWilliams, W. C. and H. Piotrowski (1997) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations Colorado: Lynne Rienner Publishers (*) Suggested Reading: •Kissinger, H. Diplomacy (English- original and Turkish translation available) •Armaoğlu, F. (1994) 20. Yüzyıl Siyasi Tarihi (I - II Cilt) Ankara: Is Bankasi Yayinlari •Ucarol, R. (1995) Siyasi Tarih (1789-1994) Istanbul: Filiz Kitabevi |
| References: | Articles in Course Package |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 67 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 125 | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 3 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |