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INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
SBU435 INTERNATIONAL SECURITY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce major current and future-based subjects and problems in the field of international security, improve aptitude for creating their own ideas and comments regarding these issues.
Contents of the Course Unit: Content of the course include the security concept, relation between security-foreign policy, human security concept, security theories, security organizations, changing security understanding, terrorism, energy security, commercial security, cyber security.

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

Relate and list ideas, thoughts, theories and approaches regarding international security in a proper way
Summarize theories of international security over examples
Differentiate classical and recent security, threat and risks
Analyze approaches, manners and policies of international actors against security by relating them with the national interest concept

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

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 coursebook The Security Concept, main elements, historical background Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Security Theories I Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Security Theories II Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Security Regimes, International Organisations, Collective Defending Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Human Security Concept Lecture & Group Work & Discussion
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Recent Security Threats I Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Recent Security Threats II Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Military Security Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Terrorism Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Cyber Security Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Environmental Security. Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Security Strategies of States Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Revision Preparation for the exam: General and comparative evaluation of former subjects. Revision of basic points. Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dedeoglu, B. (2008). Uluslararası Güvenlik ve Strateji. Istanbul: Yeni Yızyıl Publications.
Brauch, H., Çelikpala, M., Aydın,M., Polat,N., Spring, U.O. (2012). Uluslararası Ilisilerde Catıismadan Guvenlige. Istanbul: Istanbul Bilgi University Publications.
Urhal, O. (2009). Küreselleşen Dünyada Güvenlik. Ankara: Adalet.
Hough,P., Malik, S., Moran, A., Pilbeam, B.(2015). International Security Studies – Theory and Practice. New York: Routledge.
Browning,C. S. (2013). International Security – A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
International Security (periodical journal)

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
Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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 5 65
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 10 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 131
Total Workload of the Course Unit 131
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0