POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
POL4418	International Organizations	Spring	3	0	3	5

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	RA ATAKAN YILMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	RA ATAKAN YILMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to give students an understanding of cooperation and institutionalizing through intergovernmental organizations. It will start with examining historical origins, ostensible role and functions, theoretical and methodological relevance of institutions, and the international and domestic political dynamics that impact their operations, and their effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of major international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, WTO, IMF.
2. Possess knowledge of the decision-making processes, power dynamics, and internal structures of key international organizations.
3. Analyze the roles, limitations, and impact of international and regional organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations, within the evolving international system.
4. Critically evaluate and discuss the past and present practices of international organizations in global governance.
5. Assess the effectiveness of international organizations in addressing global challenges such as conflict resolution, economic stability, environmental sustainability, and human rights protection.
6. Apply theoretical frameworks and real-world examples to critically assess the prospects of international organizations in an increasingly multipolar world.
7. Strengthen communication and argumentative skills through structured discussions and debate sessions and presentations.

Course Content

This course will provide you with the basic understanding of cooperation and institutionalizing through intergovernmental organizations. It will start with examining historical origins, ostensible role and functions, theoretical and methodological relevance of institutions, and the international and domestic political dynamics that impact their operations, and their effectiveness. This course addresses several importance questions such as (i) What role do International Organizations (IOs) play in global politics? (ii) Does this international organization represent anything more than the interests of its most powerful members? (iii) How are the foreign policy goals of its most powerful members pursued

– or not? (iv) What role do domestic politics play when countries interact with the international organizations? (v) How does the pursuit of the private incentives of individuals working in IOs influence IO effectiveness? (vi) What ideas and norms in international politics influenced the creation of the various IOs and what impact have the IOs in turn had on international ideas and norms? This course will also familiarize students thoroughly with the United Nations system through selected materials concerning its role and effectiveness in international system.

The teaching methods of the course are "Lecture, Individual Study, Reading, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work, Guest Speaker."

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to and overview of the Course	Introduction to International Organizations: Definitions and Classifications Gutner Ch.1 () Archer, Ch. 2, “Classification of international organizations”; Archer, Ch. 3 “Role and Functions of International Organizations”; Rittberger and Zangl, Ch. 1 – Introduction
2)	Theories of International Organizations	Gutner Ch.2 (*) Archer, Ch.4 “Writings on international organizations”; Rittberger, Ch.2, “Theories of international organizations”; Pease Ch. 3-4 “Mainstream Approaches”, “Critical approaches” Suggested Readings: M.N. Barnett and M. Finnemore, “The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations,” International Organization 53:4 (1999), pp. 699-732 Kenneth Abbot and Duncan Snidal, “Why States Act through Formal International Organizations,” The Journal of Conflict Resolution 42:1, (1998), pp.3-32. John Mearsheimer, “The False Promise of International Institutions,” International Security 19:3 (winter 1994/95), pp. 5-49.
3)	Theories of International Organizations	Gutner Ch.2 (*) Archer, Ch.4 “Writings on international organizations”; Rittberger, Ch.2, “Theories of international organizations”; Pease Ch. 3-4 “Mainstream Approaches”, “Critical approaches” Suggested Readings: M.N. Barnett and M. Finnemore, “The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations,” International Organization 53:4 (1999), pp. 699-732 Kenneth Abbot and Duncan Snidal, “Why States Act through Formal International Organizations,” The Journal of Conflict Resolution 42:1, (1998), pp.3-32. John Mearsheimer, “The False Promise of International Institutions,” International Security 19:3 (winter 1994/95), pp. 5-49.
4)	The League of Nations System	(*) Bennet and Oliver, Ch.2 “A Great experiment: The League of Nations”; Rittberger, Ch. 3, “History of international organizations • Watch: The League of Nations: Wilson's League for Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ldr18Rn ho
5)	The League of Nations System	(*) Bennet and Oliver, Ch.2 “A Great experiment: The League of Nations”; Rittberger, Ch. 3, “History of international organizations • Watch: The League of Nations: Wilson's League for Peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ldr18Rn ho
6)	The United Nations	Gutner Ch. 3. (*) Bennet and Oliver, Ch. 3, “The genesis of the UN”; Alger, Ch. 1 “Background and History”; Bennet and Oliver, Ch. 4 “Basic principles and organization of the UN”; Alger Ch. 4 “Chronology of the Emergence and Development of the UN System” • Hint: UN Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/unitednations is also instructive for current issues at the UN.
7)	The United Nations	The United Nations - special issues, governance, crises management? Bennet and Oliver, Ch. 3, “The genesis of the UN”; Alger, Ch. 1 “Background and History” Bennet and Oliver, Ch. 4 “Basic principles and organization of the UN” Alger Ch. 4 “Chronology of the Emergence and Development of the UN System” https://www.un.org/en/
7)	Global health governance - World Health Organisation	https://www.who.int Watch and discuss in class: “Coronavirus Out- break (COVID - 19): WHO Update (20 July 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70v0gL9U HvM
8)	Global health governance - World Health Organisation	https://www.who.int Watch and discuss in class: “Coronavirus Out- break (COVID - 19): WHO Update (20 July 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70v0gL9U HvM
8)	Global economic governance - IMF and World Bank	Gutner Ch. 5 and Ch. 7 IMF & World Bank (www.imf.org) (www.worldbank.org) (*) Bennett and Oliver, Ch. 12 Food for thought: IMF and WTO responses to Covid-19. • Read: The IMF's Response to COVID-19 https://www.imf.org/en/About/FAQ/imf- response-to-covid-19 • Watch and discuss in class: “The IMF in the Post-COVID-19 Fiscal Stabilization and Recovery” https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/0 6/15/tr061520-the-imf-in-the-post-covid-19- fiscal-stabilization-and-recovery Quick guide: Aid-for-Trade Webinar "Supporting COVID-19 response and recovery" https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_ e/a4t_e/webinara4tcov27520_e.htm
9)	Midterm
10)	Issue specific IGOs - NATO	Lecture handouts (*) Pease, Chp.6 “Regional security”; Rimanelli “Introduction” Food for thought: who/what is the new enemy? Watch and discuss in class: “NATO Parliamentary As- sembly Webinar - NATO’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjmciOhgW8U
11)	Regional Organizations -I- European Union	European Union (www.europe.eu) Food for thought: Covid-19 and EU’s survival? Quick guide: EU institutions responses to https://europa.eu/european-union/coronavirus- response_en Watch and discuss in class: BAU POLSIR Webi- nar Series 1: European Union and Covid-19 Cri- sis: Retreat or Re-treat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkE7iDcD YpM
12)	Regional Organizations -II-	African Union (www.au.int) / ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (http://www.asean.org/) / OAS - Organization of American States (www.oas.org) Food for thought: How useful are regional organizations?
13)	Group Presentations on Selected IGOs
14)	Group Presentations on Selected IGOs

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gutner, T. (2017). International Organizations in World Politics. London: Sage. Additional weekly readings will include selected articles and book chapters. (Haftalık ek okumalar, seçilmiş makaleler ve kitap bölümlerini içerecektir.)
References:	Articles in Course Package

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	5	% 15
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	95
Quizzes	2	5.5
Midterms	2	4
Final	2	4
Total Workload		147.5

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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.	5
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.	1
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.	4
6)	Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.	5
7)	Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.	5
8)	Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 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.	4
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.	3