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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
60312TAEOZ-POL0062 Introduction to International Relations 1 Spring 3 0 3 5
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR SAYAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PINAR SAYAN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the emergence of the discipline; historical background of the current international system; fundamental concepts, theories, structures, institutions of the international relations as well as contemporary debates in the field.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, the emergence of the discipline; historical background of the current global system; the theories of international relations; international law and organizations; and the concepts such as nation-state, securitization, power, inequality and gender are covered.

Course Specific Rules

It is expected from students to read the weekly assignments.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Grasps the connection between international relations and political science and other social sciences
  2) Comprehends the fundamental concepts of international relations
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Connects the historical development of the international system to the contemporary situation
  2) Questions the institutions, structure and the norms of the international system
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Explains the current issues in international relations within the framework of international relations theories

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction Mcgrew, A. (2022). “Globalization and Global Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 19-35. McKeil. (2017). “Student Feature – A Brief Introduction to the Study of International Relations” http://www.e-ir.info/2017/07/03/student-feature-a-brief-introduction-to-the-study-of-internatio nal-relations/ Neumann, I. B. (2014). “International Relations as a Social Science”, Millennium: Journal of International Studies Vol. 43(1), 330-350.
2) The Historical Context Lawson, G. (2022). “The Rise of Modern International Order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 39-54. Scott, L. (2022). “International History of the Twentieth Century” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 54-69. Arkeofili (2015, October 19). "İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri'nde Sergilenen 22 Tabletin Tercümesi" https://arkeofili.com/istanbul-arkeoloji-muzelerinde-sergilenen-22-tabletin-tercumesi/ Kaygusuz, Ö. (2023). “Egemenlik ve Vestfalyan Düzen” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 29-57.
3) The Historical Context Cox, M. (2022). “From the End of the Cold War to a New World Dis-order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 70-84. Hurrell, A. (2022). “Rising Powers and the Emerging Global Order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 85-99. Çapan, Z. G. (2016). Re-Writing International Relations: History and Theory Beyond Eurocentrism in Turkey. London: Rowman&Littlefield, 13-53. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “What is a Country? The 4 Key Requirements for Statehood” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTX6gws9Nj8 Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “How do Countries Die? The 3 (or 4) Forms of State Extinction” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed3NHJwRBkc
4) Theories of International Relations Rosenboim, O. (2022). “Realism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 132-146. Dunne, T. (2022). “Liberal Internationalism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 103-115. Çelik Wiltse, E. (2023). “Liberalizm, İşbirliği, Kolektif Güvenlik ve Neoliberal Kurumsalcılık” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 143-167. Tuğtan, M. A. (2023). “Güç, Anarşi ve Realizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 117-143. Walt, S. M. (2009). “IR Theory for Lovers: A Valentine’s Guide” in Foreign Policy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/02/13/ir-theory-for-lovers-a-valentines-guide/
5) Theories of International Relations Barnett, B. (2022). “Social Constructivism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 194-209. Hansen, L. (2022). “Poststructuralism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 179-193. Hobden, S. and Wyn Jones, R. (2022). “Marxist Theories of International Relations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 116-131. Hülagu, F. (2023). “Marksizm ve Eleştirel Teoriler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 193-223. Rumelili, B. (2023). “İnşacılık/Konstrüktivism” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 167-193.
6) Theories of International Relations Kinsella, H. M. (2022). “Feminism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 147-161. Sabaratnam, M. (2022). “Post-Colonial and Decolonial Approaches” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 162-178. Çapan, Z. G. (2016). Re-Writing International Relations: History and Theory Beyond Eurocentrism in Turkey. London: Rowman&Littlefield, 67-85. Rumelili, B. (2023). “Batı Merkezcilik ve Postkolonyalizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 223-245. Tür, Ö. and Aydın Koyuncu, Ç. (2023). “Feminizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 245-275. Weber, C. (2014). “Queer International Relations: From Queer to Queer IR”. International Studies Review, 16(14), 596-601. Fukuyama, F. (1989). "The End of History?", The National Interest. Menand, L. (August 27, 2018). “Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History”, The New Yorker.
7) Nationalism and Race in World Politics Anderson, B. (2006). Imagined Communities. London: Verso, 5-7. Breuilly, J. (2022). “Nationalism, National Self-Determination and International Relations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 488-504. Shilliam, R. (2022). “Race in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 276-292. Anderson, B. (1995). Hayali Cemaatler: Milliyetçiliğin Kökenleri ve Yayılması. Istanbul: Metis Yayınları, 19-23. Black History Month Interviews (2019) in E-International Relations https://www.e-ir.info/2019/10/31/black-history-month-interviews/ Kadirbeyoğlu, Z. and Sümer, B. (2023). “Ulus-Devletlerde Vatandaşlık ve Kimlik” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler. (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 553-571. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2020). “What is Self-Determination? (And Why is it So Misunderstood?)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkhWoFirV7A Wallerstein, I. (1991). “The Construction of Peoplehood: Racism, Nationalism, Ethnicity” in Race, Nation, Class: Ambiguous Identities. Balibar, E. and Wallerstein, I. London: Verso, 71-86. Wallerstein, I. (2007). “Halklılığın İnşası: Irkçılık, Milliyetçilik ve Etniklik” in Irk, Ulus, Sınıf: Belirsiz Kimlikler. Balibar, E. and Wallerstein, I. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları, 89-107.
8) Midterm Exam
9) War, Conflicts and Ethics Barkawi, T. (2022). “War and World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 213-227. Kiras, J. D. (2022). “Terrorism and Globalization” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 456-472. Entous, A. and Osnos, E. (2020, February 3). “Qassem Suleimani and How Nations Decide to Kill: A New Frontier in the Use of Assasination”. The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/10/qassem-suleimani-and-how-nations-decide -to-kill Balta, E. (2023). “Uluslararası Savaş” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 295-319. Documentary by Cannell, D. (2006). 638 Ways to Kill Castro. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0918485/ Greitens, S. C. (2022). “Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 473-487. Shapcott, R. (2020). “International Ethics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 207-225. Şatana, N. S. (2023). “İç Çatışma: Nedenler, Mekanizmalar ve Aktörler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 343-361.
10) Security and Securitization Baylis, J. (2022). “International and Global Security” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 228-243. Akgül Açıkmeşe, S. (2023). “Güvenlik, Güvenlik Çalışmaları ve Güvenlikleştirme” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 277-295. Baylis, J. (2018). “Uluslararası İlişkilerde Güvenlik Kavramı”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, Vol 5: 18, 69-85. Çalkıvik, A. (2023). “Soğuk Savaş ve Sonrası Güvenlik Siyaseti” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 319-343.
11) International Political Economy Phillips, N. (2022). “Global Political Economy” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 244-259. Watson, M. (2022). “Global Trade and Global Finance” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 441-455. Evans, T. and Thomas, C. (2022). “Poverty, Hunger and Development” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 425-440. Boyraz, C. (2023). “Küresel Üretim, Ticaret ve Finans” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 457-489. Güngen, A. R. (2023). “Kalkınma, Eşitsizlik ve Yoksulluk” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 489-513. Interview with Göran Therborn (2010). https://www.desigualdades.net/Phase-I/video_entrevista/Therborn/index.html Phillips, N. (2017). “Power and Inequality in the Global Political Economy”. International Affairs.
12) International Law Reus-Smit, C. (2022). “International Law” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 293-307. Little, R. (2020). “International Regimes” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 289-304. Denk, E. (2023). “Uluslararası İlişkilerin Hukuku: Vestfelyan Sistemden Küreselleşmeye” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 57-81.
13) International Organizations Park, S. (2022). “International Organizations in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 308-322. Curtis, D. E. A. and Taylor, P. (2022). “The United Nations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 323-338. Best, E. and Christiansen, T. (2022). “Regionalism in International Affairs” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 355-373. Bellamy, A. J. and Wheeler, N. J. (2022). “Humanitarian Intervention in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 521-536. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “How does a Country Join the United Nations? The 3 Steps to UN Membership” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIkZpPaWzQQ Onursal Beşgül, Ö. (2023). “Yerelleşme, Bölgeselleşme ve Bütünleşme” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 593-615. Rüma, İ. (2023). “Uluslararası Örgütler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 413-455.
14) Final Exam
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks: Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. (2016). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press (7th Edition).

Edkins, J. and Zehfuss, M. (2019). Global Politics: A New Introduction (eds.). London and New York: Routledge (3rd Edition).
References: Balta, E. (2018). Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (der.). İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları (3. Baskı).

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
CLOs/PLOs KPLO 1 KPLO 2 KPLO 3 KPLO 4 KPLO 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences, 3
2) Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, 3
3) Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, 5
4) Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. 2
5) S/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)
LEARNING & TEACHING METHODS
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESMENT & EVALUATION METHODS
CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5
-Lectures -Midterm
-Discussion -Presentation
-Case Study -Final Exam
-Problem Solving -Quiz
-Demonstration -Report Evaluation
-Views -Homework Evaluation
-Laboratory -Oral Exam
-Reading -Thesis Defense
-Homework -Jury Evaluation
-Project Preparation -Practice Exam
-Thesis Preparation -Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
-Peer Education -Active Participation in Class
-Seminar - Participation in Discussions
-Technical Visit
-Course Conference
-Brain Storming
-Questions Answers
-Individual and Group Work
-Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
-Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15.00
Midterms 1 % 30.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Active Participation in Class 1 % 5.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 87
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 0 0 0
Midterms 1 14 14
Semester Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 42
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 129
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 5