Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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POL421 | INTERNATIONAL SECURITY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course offers an advanced overview of the key international security issues in terms of both military and non-military security such as ‘’terrorism’’, ‘’new wars’’, ‘’nuclear proliferation’’, ‘’arms trade in conventional weapons’’, ‘’intelligence and security’’, ‘’private military and security companies’’, ‘’environmental security’’, ‘’food security’’, ‘’health and security’’ as well as several cases including great powers’ security policies and emerging new challanges arising from regional security problems. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include horizontal and vertical factors and subjects effecting the international security after the end of Cold War which has brought before new security concept in the field of international relations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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On completing the course a successful student should be able to: [i] understand a wide range of contemporary security issues and the potential relations between them [ii] formulate academically informed opinions about, and demonstrate knowledge in depth of, particular contemporary security issues [iii] understand the differences between the narrow and the broader security agenda. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Preliminary information for basic concepts of the course, aim of the course and content | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 11-31 | Global Security, Defining Security and the type of security threats.Booth,Ken | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the course book:Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 8-19 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook | Defining International Security Studies | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the course book:Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 158-225 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook | International Security Studies, widening and deepening security | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 31-50 | Security and Social Critique, David Mutimer | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 51-68 | Gender and Security, Natasha Marhia | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the course book: Paul D. Williams, Security Studies an Introduction, Routledge, 2008, p. 279-283ISBN0-203-92660-9 Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-101 | Human Security, Responsible to Protect | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-101 | Continue- Human Security -The Barcelona Version of Human Security, The Impact of the War on Terror, The Critiques of Human Security, Reconstructing Human Security | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 68-85 | Security and (Global) Risks, Sabine Selchow | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 68-85 | Security and (Global) Risks, Sabine Selchow | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-103 | Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation, Maria Rost Rublee | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-103 | Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation, Maria Rost Rublee | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 105-126 | Terrorism and Antiterrorism, Ekaterina Stepanova | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 105-126 | Terrorism and Antiterrorism, Ekaterina Stepanova | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 160-175 | Natural Resources and Insecurity, Anouk S. Rigterink | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 160-175 | Natural Resources and Insecurity, Anouk S. Rigterink | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.232-247 | The Evolution of International Peacekeeping, Renata Dwan | Lecture & Question and Answer |
14 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.232-247 | The Evolution of International Peacekeeping, Renata Dwan | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.247-265 | State-Building, Nation-Building, and Reconstruction, Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic, Denisa Kostovicova, and David Rampton | Lecture & Question and Answer |
15 | Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.247-265 | State-Building, Nation-Building, and Reconstruction, Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic, Denisa Kostovicova, and David Rampton | Lecture & Question and Answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, |
Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 8-19 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook |
Paul D. Williams, Security Studies an Introduction, Routledge, 2008, p. 279-283ISBN0-203-92660-9 |
Alan Collins, Çağdaş Güvenlik Çalışmaları, Çeviren, Nasuh Uslu,3ncü Baskı, Eylül 2017, Uluslararası İlişkiler Kütüphanesi, ISBN: 978-605-65942-9-8 |
Peter Hough, Understanding Global Security, 2004, Routledge, New York, İSBN: 0-203-40318-5 |
Kim R. Holmes, What is National Security, The Heritage Foundation, 2015 Index of US Military Strength. |
Bary Buzan, New patterns of global security in the twenty-first century, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010 |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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Communication & Social |
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 5 | 65 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 34 | 0 | 132 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 132 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,2 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |