AMERICAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU337	AMERICAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to improve aptitude for examining factors shaping domestic policy in the USA, effects of foreign policy in the USA in the regional and global level and discussing struggles of the USA on rebuilding the international system in the historical process at the level of bachelor’s degree.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include characteristics of foreign policy in the USA differentiating from foreign policies in other states and their sources; the position of the USA foreign policy coming into play in the world policy as of the first quarter of 20th century taken in the following historical period (1st World War, Period between world wars, 2nd World War, Cold War and post war) and transformations of it.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze USA foreign policy at a global level.
Compare ABD domestic and foreign policies in the USA cyclically.
Interpret changes in the USA foreign policy following the Cold War.
Evaluate current developments in the USA foreign policy analytically.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, Course Introduction	Lecture, discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 5-18.	Foreign Policy in the USA and World Policy	Lecture, discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Ataç, C. A., "Bagimsizlik Savasciligindan Dunya Hukumdarligina Amerikan Imparatorluk Tarihsel Gelisimi", DoguBati, Issue:42, (2007), p. 111-126.	The USA as a World Country	Lecture, discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikası: İkinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 23-46.	The USA from World War to Cold War	Lecture, discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 47-74.	The USA in the New World: Containment Policy	Lecture, discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 75-104.	Cold War Depressions: North-South tension, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War	Lecture, discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 105-132.	Detente (Detant) and The World Order Policy	Lecture, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 133-156.	Revival of Great Power Conflict: Carter ve Reagen Period	Lecture, discussion
10	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 157-180.	End of Cold War	Lecture, discussion
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 181-208.	The USA in the Unipolar World	Lecture, discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 209-260.	New World Old Stresses	Lecture, discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 261-318	The USA under fire: September 11 and post events	Lecture, discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 319-346.	Obama ad Renewal Period	Lecture, discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 347-372.	Cracks in the Unipolar Order and Acceding Trump	Lecture, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J. (2016), Amerikan Dis Politikası: Ikinci Dunya Savasi'ndan Gunumuze, Inkilap Kitabevi, Istanbul.
Cakmak, C., Dinc, C. ve Ozturk, A. (2011), Yakin Donem Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Teori ve Pratik, Nobel Academic Publications, Ankara.
Atac, C. A., "Bagimsizlik Savasciligindan Dunya Hukumdarligina Amerikan Imparatorluk Tarihsel Gelisimi", DoguBati, number:42, (2007), sf. 111-126.

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	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
4	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
5	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	12	12
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	129