SECURITY AND STRATEGY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU601	SECURITY AND STRATEGY IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Third Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. EMRE GÜNDOĞDU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to equip the students with the analysis on theoretical and current security issues within the framework of security studies as a sub-category of the discipline of international relations
Contents of the Course Unit:	The Discipline of Theoretical Security - Regional / Global Security Issues

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Increase students' knowledge and capabilities on security issues, equip them with the ability to analyze regional and global security issues theoretically

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Theoretical and Conceptual Framework:Introduction to Security Studies. Strategy, Geopolitics, Alliances, Level of Analysis	Lecturing
2	-	Traditional Perceptions of Security, The Isse of Power as a Means of Security in International Politics. Aggressive and Defensive Realism. Realist and Neo-Realist Perspectives, Mass Destruction Weapons, World Politics After the Cold War, The Theory of Hegemonic Stability	Lecturing
3	-	War in International Politics: Types of War, Just-Unjust War, War theories, New Types of War (Cybernetic, electromagnetic war, etc..)	Lecturing
4	-	Alternatives of Power Politics: International Law, International Organizations and the World Order, Peace and Cooperation From the Perspective of Liberalism,Democratic Peace Theory, Collective Security, Peace Studies, UN, Peacekeeping Operations	Lecturing
5	-	Post-Cold War Security Studies: New Threats, New Actors in Security, The Concept of Securitization, Kopenhang School	Lecturing
6	-	Economic Security. Globalization, The Gap Between North and South, Contemporary Financial Crises, New Merchantilism, Energy Security, Global Energy Strategies and Geopolitics, Threats in Global Economy, Growth, inequality and poverty.	Lecturing
7	-	Human Security. Identity Politics, Islam and Western World, Ethnic and religious Civil Wars, Failed States, The Principle of Humanitarian Intervention and Protection, The Clash of Civilizations	Lecturing
8	-	Social Security. Demographical Movements and Migration. States and Management of Migrations, Social Movements and Political Stability, Arab Spring and Occupy Movements, Emancipatory Politics	Lecturing
9	-	Terrorism, Assymetrical War, Types of Terror, Guerilla Warfare, Methods Against Terrorism, Security-Freedom Dichotomy	Lecturing
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Security Issues in Middle East. Islamist Terrorist Organizations, Iran's Nuclear Program, Israel's Security Perception	Lecturing
12	-	Security Issues and Threats in Central Asia	Lecturing
13	-	European Security, The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe, Economic Problems in Union	Lecturing
14	-	Presentations	Discussion
15	-	General Review	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain historically and comparatively the concepts and theories associated with the field of Political Science and International Relations.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations with other fields in Social Sciences.						5
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To specialize in concepts, theories and cases of interest and to make forecasts for the future.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.						5
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.						5
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Political Science and International Relations with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.						5
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Political Science and International Relations by using effective presentation and communication techniques.				3
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.				3
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.						5
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	1	5	5
Report Writing	1	5	5
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	15	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	155