CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU512	CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second 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:	To analyze the dynamics of globalization, regionalization and localization in the international system; consider such post-Cold War issues like international migration, terrorism, climate change, humanitarian intervention and cyberspace and to enable to conduct scientific research about these new phenomena.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Interactions among the dynamics of globalization, regionalization and localization; evolution of the international system in the post-Cold War period; old and new state and non-state actors; international migration; terrorism; climate change; humanitarian intervention and cyber security.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students taking this course explain the historical evolution of politics, economics, military and culture in the post-Cold War era.
Draw connections between the Cold War and post-Cold War phenomena.
Define the new actors, propensities, opportunities, risks and threats in a globalizing international system.
Analyze post-Cold War phenomena according to international relations theories.
Make research on such global issues as energy, identity, migration, terrorism and cyberspace personally or as a team member.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Preparation of course outline	Basic concepts	Lecture, presentation and debate
2	Literature research and course preparation	International relations in the post-Cold War period	Lecture, presentation and debate
3	Literature research and course preparation	International political economy in the post-Cold War	Lecture, presentation and debate
4	Literature research and course preparation	Security and strategy in the post-Cold War	Lecture, presentation and debate
5	Literature research and course preparation	Globalization, regionalization and localization	Lecture, presentation and debate
6	Literature research and course preparation	Organizations and transnational actors in the post-Cold War period	Lecture, presentation and debate
7	Literature research and course preparation	Identity, culture and ideology in a global era	Lecture, presentation and debate
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature research and course preparation	Globalization and political communication	Lecture, presentation and debate
10	Literature research and course preparation	Terrorism	Lecture, presentation and debate
11	Literature research and course preparation	Nuclear issues	Lecture, presentation and debate
12	Literature research and course preparation	Energy and environmental issues	Lecture, presentation and debate
13	Literature research and course preparation	Diminishing resources and sustainable development	Lecture, presentation and debate
14	Literature research and course preparation	Human rights and humanitarian intervention	Lecture, presentation and debate
15	Literature research and course preparation	Cyberspace	Lecture, presentation and debate
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bekir Günay, Hasret Çomak, İrfan Kaya Ülger, Nebahat Akgün Çomak, Oktay Alnıak, Uluslararası İlişkilerde Güncel Sorunlar ve Yeni Gelişmeler, İstanbul: Umuttepe Yayınları, 2010.
Gülten Kazgan, Küreselleşme ve Ulus-Devlet, 5. Baskı, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2009.
Richard W. Mansbach ve Kirsten L. Rafferty. Introduction to Global Politics (London: Routledge, 2008).

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 the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Security Studies.

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

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present risks, threats and security perceptions and to make forecasts for the future.

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

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

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

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

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

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)	0	0	0
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	8	32
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	8	32
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	152