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FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL338 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course consists of two parts. First part concentrates on the specific theories of FPA that on different levels of analysis intent to examine foreign policy decision making. Before we proceed with this group of theories, students are invited to revisit theories of International Relations that are the essential basis for understanding the foreign policy of a state. Second part of the course focuses on specific case studies. Here, students are taught FPA with the references to concrete events and decisions. This part of the course is an actual application of the first part. Also, in order to help students understand FPA, the second part of the course include assignments. These are presentation of case studies – analysis of the specific events and decisions.
Contents of the Course Unit: The aim of this seminar is to introduce students to the most important frameworks of analysis in the study of foreign policy. In other words, it is meant to show and refine the tools students can use and level they should consider to understand foreign affairs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

By the end of this course, successful students will be able to: Understand, summarize and discuss the main approaches in foreign policy analysis.
Evaluate these approaches with regards to the methodologies they employ and their usefulness for the analysis of particular problems of international politics
Analyze a particular case from the perspective of one or more of these approaches
Make a presentation of an analysis completed by the students: an examination of the concrete event by means of FPA theories

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - 1. INTRODUCTION Lecture Q&A Discussion
2 Smith et al., chapter 1. 2. FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS AS A DISCIPLINE Lecture Q&A Discussion
3 Smith et al., chapters 2 - 5. 3. THEORIES OF THE FPA Lecture Q&A Discussion
4 Smith et al., chapter 6. 4. ACTORS, STRUCTURES AND FPA. Lecture Q&A Discussion
5 Smith et al., chapter 7. 5. FOREIGN POLICY DECISION-MAKING: RATIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND NEUROLOGICAL MODELS Lecture Q&A Discussion
6 Smith et al., chapter 8. 6. IMPLEMENTATION AND BEHAVIOR. Lecture Q&A Discussion
7 • Smith et al., chapter 10. • Wag the Dog film (1997) 7. THE ROLE OF MEDIA AND PUBLIC OPINION. Lecture Q&A Discussion of the film
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Smith et al., chapter 11. 9. THE PRIMACY OF NATIONAL SECURITY. Lecture Q&A Discussion
10 Smith et al., chapter 12. 10. ECONOMIC STATECRAFT Lecture Q&A Discussion
11 Smith et al., chapter 13. 11. DUTIES BEYOND BORDERS. CASE OF HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION Lecture Students' presentations Q&A Discussion
12 • Smith et al., chapter 14. • Thirteen Days film (2000) PART II. TEACHING FOREIGN POLICY CASES & STUDENTS’ PRESENTATIONS 12. THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS Lecture Students' presentations Q&A Discussion of the film
13 Smith et al., chapter 16. 13. NEOCONSERVATISM AND THE DOMESTIC SOURCES OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY: THE ROLE OF IDEAS IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Lecture Students' presentations Q&A Discussion
14 Smith et al., chapter 21. 14. ISRAELI-EGYPTIAN (IN)SECURITY: THE YOM KIPPUR WAR Lecture Students' presentations Q&A Discussion
15 Smith et al., chapters 1-21. 15. GENERAL OVERVIEW Lecture Students' presentations Q&A Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

1. Alden, C., & Aran, A. (2016). Foreign policy analysis: new approaches. Taylor & Francis.
2. Auger, V. A. (1996). The Dynamics of Foreign Policy Analysis: The Carter Administration and the Neutron Bomb. Rowman & Littlefield.
3. Breuning, M. (2007). Foreign policy analysis: a comparative introduction. Springer.
4. Hudson, V. M. (2013). Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory. Rowman & Littlefield.
5. Smith, S., Hadfield, A., & Dunne, T. (Eds.). (2016). Foreign policy: theories, actors, cases. Oxford University Press.
6. Smith, Steve, Tim Dunne, Amelia Hadfield. Dış Politika Teoriler Aktörler Örnek Olaylar. Sayfa Sayısı: 586. İlk Baskı Yılı: 2016. Dil: Türkçe
7. Efegil, E. (2012). Dış politika analizi: Ders notları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
8. Çınar, Y. (2018) Örneklerde Dış Politika Analizi. Dora Yayıncılık
9. Sönmezoğlu, F. (2005). Uluslararası politika ve dış politika analizi. Filiz Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4
Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5
Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

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 14 4 56
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 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 124
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0