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:
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Further Study |
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Introduction |
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/
Burchill, S. and Linklater, A. (2005). “Introduction” in Theories of International Relations. Burchill, S. et. all. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 1-29.
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Realism |
Carr, E. H. (2016 [1939]). "Power in International Politics" in The Twenty Years' Crisis 1919-1939. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 97-134.
Morgenthau, H. J. (1948). "Elements of National Power" in Politics among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 80-108.
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Neo-Realism |
Waltz, K. N. (1979). "Anarchic Orders and Balances of Power" in Theory of International Politics. Addison-Wesley Publishing, 102-129.
Mearsheimer, J. J. (1990). "Back to the Future: Instability in Europe after the Cold War". International Security, 15(1), 5-56.
Lord of the Flies (1963) Dir: Peter Brook
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Liberalism |
Kant, I. (1795). "Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Essay", 106-143.
Grotius, H. (2001 [1625])."Inquiry into the Lawfulness of War" in On the Laws of War and Peace. Batoche Books, 18-42.
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Neo-Liberalism |
Moravcsik, A. (1997). "Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics". International Organization, 51(4), 513–553.
Keohane, R. O. (1982). "The Demand for International Regimes". International Organization, 36(2), 325–355.
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The English School |
Bull, H. (2012 [1977]). "Does Order Exist in World Politics?" in The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan, 22-51.
Bull, H. (2012 [1977]). "How is Order Maintained in World Politics?" in The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics. Palgrave Macmillan, 51-74.
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Marxism and Neo-Marxism |
Lenin, V. (1917). Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism. 23-49.
Schwatzmantel, J. (2015). The Routledge Guidebook to Gramsci's Notebooks. New York: Routledge, 150-189.
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Midterm Exam |
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Critical Theory |
Cox, R. W. (1981). "Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory". Millennium - Journal of International Studies, 10(2), 126–155.
Linklater, A. (1992). "The Question of the Next Stage in International Relations Theory: A Critical-Theoretical Point of View". Millennium - Journal of International Studies, 21(1), 77–98.
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Constructivism |
Wendt, A. (1992). "Anarchy is what States Make of it: The Social Construction of Power Politics". International Organization, 46(2), 391–425.
Buzan, B.,Waever, O., de Wilde, J. (1998). "Security Analysis: Conceptual Apparatus" in Security: A New Framework for Analysis. Lynne Rienner Publishers, 21-48.
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Feminism |
Enloe, C. (2014). "Gender Makes the World Go Round: Where are the Women?" in Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics. Univeristy of California Press, 1-37.
Tickner, A. J. (2001). "Troubled Encounters: Feminism Meets IR" in Gendering World Politics: Issues and Approaches in the Post-Cold War Era. New York: Colummbia University Press, 9-35.
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Post-structuralism |
Der Derian, J. (1989). "Spy versus Spy: The Intertextual Power of International Intrigue" in International/Intertextual Relations: Postmodern Reading of World Politics (eds.) Der Derian, J. and Shapiro, M. Lexington Books: 165-188.
Shapiro, M. (1989). "Textualizing Global Politics" in International/Intertextual Relations: Postmodern Reading of World Politics (eds.) Der Derian, J. and Shapiro, M. Lexington Books: 11-23.
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Post-colonialism |
Said, E. (2003 [1978]). "Latent and Manifest Orientalism" in Orientalism. Penguin Books, 201-226.
Fanon, F. (2004 [1961]). "On Violence" in The Wretched of the Earth. New York: Grove Press, 1-62.
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Green Theory |
Eckersley, R. (2004). The Green State: Rethinking Democracy and Sovereignty. London: MIT Press, 19-53.
Dobson, A. (2007[1990]). Green Political Thought. Routledge, 10-53.
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Final Exam |
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences,
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1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,
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1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,
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1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere, |
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1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations, |
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1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other, |
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1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives, |
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Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, |
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2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect, |
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2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship, |
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Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, |
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3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights, |
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3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations, |
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3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation, |
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3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life, |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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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. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).
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