THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: CONFLICT AND SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU634	THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: CONFLICT AND SECURITY	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	Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to familiarize students with the terminology of IR and major concepts and theories in the IR literature as well as provide students with theoretical tools and frameworks of analysis that helps to understand the international system.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers Realism, Idealism/Liberalism, International Society Approach, Marxsizm, Dependency Theories, World System Theory, Constructivism, Critical Theories, Copenhagen school, Paris School and Aberystwyth School their variations and main debates within each perspective.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recal and explain basic concepts and assumptions of different IR and security perspectives.
Compare and contrast different perspectives about IR and security in terms of their basic concepts and assumptions .
Evaluate and interpret advantageous and disadvantageous sides of each perspective.
Analyze different cases about international relations with different theoretical frameworks.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	-
2	-	Basic concepts ans Assumptions of Realism Classical Realism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
3	J & S: 79-82, 82-88 Art & Jervis IP 29-49 Kenneth Waltz (1979), “The Anarchic Structure of World Politics”	Neo-realism or Structural realism Neoclassical Realism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
4	Morgenthau, “Balance of Power” and “Different Methods of B of P” Christopher Layne (2006) “The Unipolar Illusion Revisited” 7-41 Robert Pape (2005) “Soft Balancing Against the US”7-45	Discussions About Balancing	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
5	Jackson and Sorenson	Basic concepts and assumptions of liberalism Idealism, sociological liberalism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
6	J & S: 106-113 IP: 199-214 Keohane and Nye, “Complex Interdependence and the Role of Force” Joseph M. Grieco (1988) Anarchy and the Limits of Cooperation: A Realist Critique of the Newest Liberal Institutionalism, 485-507	Interdependence Liberalism and Institutional Liberalism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
7	Jackson and Sorenson, chp 8 Alexander Wendt Anarch what States Make of it	Constructivism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Jackson and Sorenson, chp 5 Hedley Bull Revolt against the West	English School or International Society School	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
10	Jackson and Sorenson 167-174 Burchil at all, chp 5	Marxism	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
11	Andre Gunder Frank Development of Under Develeopment Johan Galtung Structural Theory of Imperialism	Dependency Theory	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
12	article will be assigned	Copenhagen School	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
13	article will be assigned	Aberystwyth School	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
14	article will be assigned	Humanitarian Security	Lecturing, question-answer, discussion
15	-	general evaluation	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Scott Burchill et all (2005) Theories of International Relations, Palgrave.
Robert Jackson and George Sorenson (2003) Introduction to International Relations, Oxford Uni Press.
Karen Mingst and Jack Snyder (2001) Essential Readings in World Politics, Norton and Company.
Robert J. Art and Robert Jervis (2005) International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, Pearson Longman.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
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.					4

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.					4
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.				3

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.			2

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.					4
2	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.		1

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.				3
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.		1

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.				3
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.			2
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.				3

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.			2
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.		1
3	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.					4

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.				3
2	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.				3

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)	12	3	36
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	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	8	32
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	153