Political Science and International Relations (in English)

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60312MEEOS-POL0808	Current Issues in World Politics	0	Spring	3	0	3	5

Course Type :
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:	Öğretim Görevlisi Dr. TUNCER BEYRİBEY
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will:

Understand key concepts and trends in contemporary world politics.
Analyze major global political challenges, including conflict, climate change, and economic inequalities.
Evaluate the roles of international organizations, state and non-state actors in addressing global issues.
Apply international relations theories to current global events.
Develop skills in research, debate, and critical analysis of world political issues.

Course Content:

This course explores pressing issues in contemporary world politics, analyzing global political trends, conflicts, and governance challenges. Students will examine geopolitical shifts, international organizations, global economic inequalities, security dilemmas, environmental concerns, and the rise of nationalism. The course will encourage critical thinking about global power structures, international relations theories, and the role of various actors in shaping world politics.

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) Öğrenciler, uluslararası ilişkilerdeki temel kavramları kapsamlı bir şekilde anladıklarını göstereceklerdir.
2) Öğrenciler, dünya politikasındaki önemli güncel meseleleri tanımlayabilecek ve analiz edebileceklerdir.
3) Öğrenciler, çeşitli uluslararası ilişkiler teorilerini (realizm, liberalizm, yapısalcılık vb.) güncel küresel olaylar ve eğilimlere uygulayacaklardır.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Öğrenciler, karmaşık siyasi meseleleri eleştirel bir şekilde değerlendirme ve yorumlama yeteneği geliştireceklerdir.
2) Öğrenciler, araştırma becerilerini geliştireceklerdir.
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) Öğrenciler küresel bir bakış açısı geliştireceklerdir.
2) Öğrenciler, küresel zorlukları anlamak için disiplinlerarası bir yaklaşımı teşvik edeceklerdir.
3) Öğrenciler, küresel meseleleri analiz ederken etik sorumluluk duygusu geliştireceklerdir.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 1
2)	The Changing Global Order and Geopolitics	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 5 & 6
3)	International Organizations and Global Governance	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 20
4)	Global Economic Inequalities and Development	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 16 & 27
5)	Global Security and Conflict	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 15
6)	Climate Change and Environmental Politics	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 24
7)	Migration and Refugee Crises	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 26
8)	Midterm
9)	Nationalism, Populism, and Identity Politics	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 31
10)	International Law and Global Justice	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 19
11)	Global Human Rights Challenges	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 32
12)	Gender in World Politics	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 17
13)	The Global Political Economy of Trade and Finance	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 16 & 28
14)	The Politics of Global Health and Pandemics	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, Ch. 25

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Define the basic theories and concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations,
2) Identify the main actors, dynamics and power relations in national and international politics,
3) Analyze current political events and issues in national and international politics,
4) Relay the information to different groups through using quantitative and qualitative data; and written, verbal and visual communication tools,
5) Interpret the field of Political Science and International Relations through its relations with other social sciences,
6) Analyze problems and take initiative to solve them,
7) Act in line with public good and citizenship awareness,
8) Develop an analytical, comparative and critical perspective,
9) Apply the knowledge in professional life,
10) Acquire communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B2 in European Language Portfolio,
11) Use information and communication technologies,
12) Apply expert knowledge with ethical awareness and social responsibility,
13) Evaluate national and international political developments within the framework of social justice and human rights,

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

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)	Define the basic theories and concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations,
2)	Identify the main actors, dynamics and power relations in national and international politics,
3)	Analyze current political events and issues in national and international politics,
4)	Relay the information to different groups through using quantitative and qualitative data; and written, verbal and visual communication tools,
5)	Interpret the field of Political Science and International Relations through its relations with other social sciences,
6)	Analyze problems and take initiative to solve them,
7)	Act in line with public good and citizenship awareness,
8)	Develop an analytical, comparative and critical perspective,
9)	Apply the knowledge in professional life,
10)	Acquire communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B2 in European Language Portfolio,
11)	Use information and communication technologies,
12)	Apply expert knowledge with ethical awareness and social responsibility,
13)	Evaluate national and international political developments within the framework of social justice and human rights,

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
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
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
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
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	1	10	10
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	77
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)			119
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			5

Course Notes / Textbooks:	John Baylis, Steve Smith & Patricia Owens (2023). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, 9th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press
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