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
POL3415 Diplomatic History Fall 3 0 3 5
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): Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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

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 2 % 30
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 13 67
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 2 15
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 125

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. 4
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. 5
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