Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall 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) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fields of "public diplomacy" and "soft power", which are at least as important as traditional diplomacy in today's world where globalization and technological innovations are highly concentrated and the concept of "international public opinion" gains importance to provide the necessary expertise. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Gains knowledge about the importance of soft power in Turkey's foreign policy. |
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-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-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-15 Develops his/her skills in art and sports. PO-16 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Have sufficient knowledge on the concept of power 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. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Gains knowledge about the soft power strategies of the great powers in the international system. |
PO-4 To be able to interpret and evaluate the current issues. 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-10 To be able to follow the developments and the information in the field. 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. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| In this course, the concepts, approaches, history, development and relations and differences of public diplomacy with other concepts such as propaganda, soft power, public relations, cultural diplomacy will be examined, and Turkish and other countries public diplomacy examples will be discussed in detail. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Course introduction | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 2 | Development and application steps of Public Diplomacy | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 3 | Tools and Methods of Public Diplomacy | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 4 | Hard power, soft power and smart power within the scope of globalization | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 5 | Practice fields of Public Diplomacy | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 6 | Public Diplomacy practices in the world | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 7 | Public Diplomacy Actors in Turkey | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Public Diplomacy in Turkey: State Actors | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 10 | Public Diplomacy in Turkey: Non-State Actors | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 11 | Public Diplomacy in Turkey: Turks Living Abroad | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 12 | The Future of International Relations and Public Diplomacy | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 13 | Presentations | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 14 | Presentations | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 15 | Presentations | Discussion Method Lecture Case Study Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Nye Jr., J. S. (2020). Yumuşak Güç, BB101 Yayınları | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| 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 | 2 | 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 | ||