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
POL1412 Introduction to International Relations Spring 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
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
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 158
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 1.5
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 1.5
Total Workload 200

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.
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 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. 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. 3