Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / 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 | ALİ FUAT BİROL (afuatbirol@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| This course provides students with an overview of new approaches, methods and research programs in the discipline of International Relations. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can analyze the history and future of International Relations as a discipline |
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-5 To be able to establish effective communication, oral and written; at least one foreign language in general use at the level of the European language portfolio B1. 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-8 To be able to share their field thoughts with experts and non-experts on the responsibilities for the environment they live in and organize projects/activities accordingly. 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. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Recognizes new approaches and theories in 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. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Identify and evaluate key and new analytical assumptions in contemporary writings on global politics |
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. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| In this course, the relationship between the Theory of Evolution and international relations, Social Network Theory, Practical Turn, Coping with Big Data, Biopolitics and transhumanism, current and possible effects of blockchain technology on the international system, Experimental Methods in International Relations, Neurobiology of Decision Making Processes, Cyberspace, information wars and the future of the discipline of International Relations will be discussed. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to Course | Lecture Student presentations |
| 2 | Understanding the History of International Relations | Lecture Student presentations |
| 3 | Globalization Discussions | Lecture Student presentations |
| 4 | Conventional approach to International Security: Realism and Liberalism | Lecture Student presentations |
| 5 | Non-Conventional approach to International Security: Constructivism | Lecture Student presentations |
| 6 | Terrorism | Lecture Student presentations |
| 7 | Energy Security | Lecture Student presentations |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | The Effect of Weapons of Mass Destruction on Current Problems | Lecture Student presentations |
| 10 | International Migration | Lecture Student presentations |
| 11 | Economic Security | Lecture Student presentations |
| 12 | Humanitarian Intervention | Lecture Student presentations |
| 13 | Environmental Security | Lecture Student presentations |
| 14 | Cyber security and blockchain technology | Lecture Student presentations |
| 15 | international trade | Lecture Student presentations |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Ramazan, G. (2014). Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri. İletişim Yayıncılık. | |
| 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 | 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 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 149 | ||