INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL340	INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to examine what international political economy is and its position in international politics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course is to define the international political economy and to examine the studies in this field.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To define the international political economy and to know what the studies in this field are.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the related subject in the textbook	General Introduction and information on course requirements	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Introduction. Defining International Political Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Theories of Int. Pol. Eco. (I)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Theories of Int. Pol. Eco. (II)	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the textbook	Linking International Political with Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
International Political Economy By Thomas Oatley
Developmental Governance and Foreign Policy in Turkey Limits of Developmentalism in the Global South Authors: Mustafa KutlayH. Emrah Karaoğuz
Handbook on International Political Economy Edited By: Ralph Pettman
Globalization and Governance in the International Political Economy by Ümit Hacioğlu and Hasan Dinçer

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
2	The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
3	The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
4	The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
2	The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
2	The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
3	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
2	The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
3	The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
4	The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.

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	1	15	15
Preliminary & Further Study	1	12	12
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	15	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	15	15
Assignment (Homework)	1	15	15
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	15	15
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	9	0	123