INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND TERRORISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EPS512	INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND TERRORISM	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assoc.Prof. AHMET SAPMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to acquire knowledge and skills about the conceptual debates in the international security and terrorism literature and traditional and non-traditional security issues.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course examines the basic concepts of international security and terrorism and addresses traditional and non-traditional security challenges that pose threats in the international arena.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze conceptually, multidimensionally and critically the traditional and non-traditional security problems that pose threat in the international arena
Evaluate and define international security concepts and institutions
Prepare a presentation of the research and its results

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Barry Buzan, Lene Hansen, The Evolution of International Security Studies, Cambridge, New York,2009, pp.8-21.	Defining fundamental questions about security	Lecture Q&A Discussion
2	Barry Buzan, Lene Hansen, The Evolution of International Security Studies, Cambridge, New York,2009, pp.8-21.	The concept of International Security	Lecture Q&A Discussion
3	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.395-407.	Terrorism	Lecture Q&A Discussion
4	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.408-421.	Counter Terrorism	Lecture Q&A Discussion
5	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.422-436.	Counterinsurgency	Lecture Q&A Discussion
6	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.175-190.	War	Lecture Q&A Discussion
7	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.267-281.	Alliances	Lecture Q&A Discussion
8	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.282-297.	Regional Organizations	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
9	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.298-316.	United Nations	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.334-349.	Weapons of Mass Destruction and Proliferation	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
12	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.497-510.	Energy Security	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
13	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.467-481.	The Weapons Trade	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
14	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.452-466.	Transnational Crime	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
15	Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018, pp.556-568.	Cyber-security	Lecture Q&A Discussion Student Presentations
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Paul D. Williams, Matt McDonald (eds.), Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2018.
Mary Kaldor, Iavor Rangelov (eds.), The Handbook of Global Security Policy, Wiley, West Sussex, 2014.
Barry Buzan, Lene Hansen, The Evolution of International Security Studies, Cambridge, New York, 2009.
Barry Buzan, Ole Wæver, Jaap de Wilde, Security: A New Framework for Analysis, Lynne Rienner Publisher, Boulder, 1998.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Classical Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	3	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.				3
2	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field.					4

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.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	taraması yapabilir ve edindiği bilgileri çalışmalarında kullanır. To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Political Science and International Relations and to use this information for personal studies.				3
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.					4
2	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.				3

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.					4
2	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Political Science and International Relations and to offer solutions for each.		1
3	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in professional life.					4

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.					4
2	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes.					4
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	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	4	52
Assignment (Homework)	1	24	24
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	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	153