Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | UMUT YUKARUÇ (umutyukaruc@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| This course aim to make students to be able to examine the basic concepts and theories related to geopolitics and geostrategy within the framework of the past-present-future relationship; To gain the ability to evaluate the political position of regions, countries, especially Turkey, within the framework of geopolitics, geostrategic theories and power centers reshaped in the new international order. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Gains knowledge about the political importance of geography and interprets international events from this perspective. |
PO-1 To be able to explain the concepts/theories of International Relations. PO-2 To be able to discuss the political, social and economic causes and results of the transformations experienced in a society or a government. PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-4 To be able to interpret and evaluate the current issues. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-9 To be able to have the awareness concerning the universality of social rights, social justice, and conservation of cultural values. PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. PO-12 To be able to use information and communication technologies and software at the minimum level of proficiency of Advanced European Computer Driving License. PO-13 To be able to abide by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values regarding the collection, interpretation and propagation of data related to international relations. PO-16 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Gains knowledge about the importance of geopolitics in international relations. |
PO-3 To be able to explain the research methods of International Relations. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. PO-11 To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Eleştirel ve popüler jeopolitik yaklaşımlar sayesinde alternatif bakış açılarına sahip olur. |
PO-6 To be able to identify their own learning needs and direct the learning. PO-7 To be able to monitor developments using a foreign language at B1 level. PO-9 To be able to have the awareness concerning the universality of social rights, social justice, and conservation of cultural values. PO-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. PO-16 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Definitions, the concept of geopolitics, main views on political geography, physical factors in political geography (location, area, borders, landforms, climate, waters, soils, natural resources), human factors in political geography (population, culture, military and/or political , economic communities), political formations in which Turkey participates (NATO, EU), Middle East countries, Balkan countries, relations with Caucasian countries, Turkic Republics, transboundary waters, straits, continental shelf and Aegean problem, OECD countries, Political and economic organizations | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | International Relations Theories: Realism, Liberalism | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 2 | Classical Geopolitical Thinking, Geopolitical Methodology and Strategy | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 3 | Geopolitical Changes After World War II I: The End of Old Hostilities | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 4 | Post-World War II Geopolitical Changes II: The United States and the Soviet Union - The Formation of Superpowers | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 5 | Geopolitical Changes After World War II III: The Growth and Fall of Powers: The Case of the Soviet Union | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 6 | Geopolitics and Strategy after the End of the Cold War: Power Shift from West to East? | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 7 | USA - Hegemon? The Real Loser? | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Russia - From Lost Power to New Prosperity? | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 10 | China - Emerging Power? | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 11 | Resource Wars | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 12 | Energy Security vs. Demographic Change, Environmental Issues and Climate Change | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 13 | Contemporary Geopolitics and Strategy: Joint Security-The Role of the UN and NATO in Conflict Resolution | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 14 | Multipolarity | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 15 | Collaboration for Human, National, Regional and Global Security | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Presentation, Other |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Brzezinski, Zbingniew. Büyük Satranç Tahtası Amerika'nın Küresel Üstünlügü ve Bunun Jeostratejik Gereklilikleri, Inkılâp Kitabevi, Istanbul: 2011 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Brzezinski, Z. (2012). Strategic vision: America and the crisis of global power. Basic Books. Zbigniew Brzezinski: The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy And Its Geostrategic Imperatives, Basic Books, 1998. Fukuyama, F. (2006). The end of history and the last man. Simon and Schuster. Özey Ramazan, Geopolitics of Turkey: Cnanges and Priorities Defay, A., & Svensson, P. (2007). Geopolitik. Alhambra. Huntington, S. P. (2000). The clash of civilizations?. In Culture and politics, Palgrave Macmillan, New York. Cohen, S. B. (2003). Geopolitics of the world system. Rowman & Littlefield. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 14 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 11 | 33 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 150 | ||