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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
SBU338 FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS 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 Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. EMİNE AKÇADAĞ ALAGÖZ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce theorical approaches used for analysing foreign policy and process in foreign policy and its application and improve aptitude for evaluating foreign policies of states with a critical way approach.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include rise of foreign policy analysis, theories used in foreign policy, foreign policy analysis units and levels, relation between safety-foreign policy, foreign policy strategies, leader’s role, effects of systematic factors to foreign policy, effects of psychological and sociological factors to foreign policy, media and pressure groups.

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

Distinguish the causal logics of competing theories of foreign policy
Classify different approaches used in foreign policy analysis
Demonstrate cause-effect relationship between internal and external factors affecting foreign policy making process
Critically analyze the influence of the leader's psychology, character and interests on foreign policy
Discuss the effects of sociological and psychological factors as well as international system on foreign policy making

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction of the syllabus, preliminary information about the basic concepts and content Presentation
2 Faruk Sönmezoğlu, Uluslararası Politika ve Dış Politika Analizi,Der Yayınları, 2012, pp.389-439. What is foreign policy? How to analyze it? Presentation, Discussion
3 Faruk Sönmezoğlu, Uluslararası Politika ve Dış Politika Analizi,Der Yayınları, 2012, pp.439-498.2012 Foreign Policy Strategies Presentation, Discussion
4 Steve Smith vd., Dış Politika, Uluslararası İlişkiler Kütüphanesi, 2016, pp.35-78. Tools of Foreign Policy Presentation, Discussion, Group work
5 Steve Smith vd., Dış Politika, Uluslararası İlişkiler Kütüphanesi, 2016, pp.78-113. Theoretical Approaches Presentation, Discussion
6 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.75-86. Foreign Policy Making Process I Presentation, Discussion
7 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.87-103. Foreign Policy Making Process II Simulation method
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.87-103. Systemic Approaches Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
10 Ömer Ak, “Liderlik Profili Analizi ve Dış Politika: Turgut Özal ve Recep Tayyip Erdoğan”, Dış Politika Teorileri Bağlamında Türk Dış Politikası, Ertan Efegil ve Rıdvan Kalaycı (eds.), Ankara, Nobel Yayınları, 2012, pp.501-528TürkDış Politikasının Analizi, Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.583-661. Leader Factor and Decision Making Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
11 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.194-201 Culture, Identity and Foreign Policy Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
12 rhan Doğan ve Semra Cerit Mazlum, Sivil Toplum ve Dış Politika Yeni Sorunlar Yeni Aktörler, İstanbul: Bağlam Yayınları, 2006 Interest Groups, Media and Public Opinion Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
13 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.203-217. Impact of Civil Society on Foreign Policy Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
14 Ertan Efegil, Dış Politika Analizi: Ders Notları. Nobel Yayın, 2012, pp.203-217. International factors Presentation, Discussion, Student presentation
15 - General Evaluation Q&A
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Efegil, E.(2012). Dis Politika Analizi: Ders Notlari. Istanbul: Nobel Publications.
Kalayci R., Efegil, E. (2012). Dis Politika Teorileri Baglaminda Turk Dis Politikasinin Analizi Volume 1. Istanbul: Nobel Publications.
Sonmezoğlu, F. (2012). Uluslararasi Politika ve Dis Politika Analizi. Istanbul: Der Publications.
Dogan E., Mazlum, S. C. (2006). Sivil Toplum ve Dis Politika Yeni Sorunlar Yeni Aktorler. Istanbul: Baglam Publications.
Gulec, C. (2018). Dis Politika Analizinde Karar Verme Sureci ve Karar Verme Modelleri. COMU Uluslararasi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 3(1), 79-102.
Smith, S. (vd.)(2016). Dis Politika. Istanbul: Uluslararasi Iliskiler Library.

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
Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
3
2
Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
3
3
List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
2
2
Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
3
3
Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
3
2
Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
2
3
Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
3
2
Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
2
3
Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
2

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.
5
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
3
2
Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
3
2
Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
3
3
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
3
2
Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
3
3
Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
2

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 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 2 6 12
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 13 2 26
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 8 2 16
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 8 1 8
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 60 0 132
Total Workload of the Course Unit 132
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0