Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU435 | INTERNATIONAL SECURITY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |