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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 : İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit : LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course : Seçmeli
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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 Smith et al., chapter 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
8 - ARA SINAV -
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 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 Q&A Discussion
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 Q&A Discussion
14 Smith et al., chapter 21. 14. ISRAELI-EGYPTIAN (IN)SECURITY: THE YOM KIPPUR WAR Lecture Q&A Discussion
15 Smith et al., chapters 1-21. 15. GENERAL OVERVIEW Lecture Q&A Discussion
16 - FİNAL -
17 - FİNAL -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Alden, C., & Aran, A. (2016). Foreign policy analysis: new approaches. Taylor & Francis.
Auger, V. A. (1996). The Dynamics of Foreign Policy Analysis: The Carter Administration and the Neutron Bomb. Rowman & Littlefield.
Breuning, M. (2007). Foreign policy analysis: a comparative introduction. Springer.
Hudson, V. M. (2013). Foreign policy analysis: classic and contemporary theory. Rowman & Littlefield.
Smith, S., Hadfield, A., & Dunne, T. (Eds.). (2016). Foreign policy: theories, actors, cases. Oxford University Press.
Smith, Steve, Tim Dunne, Amelia Hadfield. Dış Politika Teoriler Aktörler Örnek Olaylar. Sayfa Sayısı: 586. İlk Baskı Yılı: 2016. Dil: Türkçe
Efegil, E. (2012). Dış politika analizi: Ders notları. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Çınar, Y. (2018) Örneklerde Dış Politika Analizi. Dora Yayıncılık
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
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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)
Ders 14 3 42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme 14 4 56
Arazi Çalışması 0 0 0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi 0 0 0
Laboratuvar 0 0 0
Okuma 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje Hazırlama 0 0 0
Seminer 0 0 0
Staj 0 0 0
Teknik Gezi 0 0 0
Web Tab. Öğrenme 0 0 0
Uygulama 0 0 0
Yerinde Uygulama 0 0 0
Mesleki Faaliyet 0 0 0
Sosyal Faaliyet 0 0 0
Tez Hazırlama 0 0 0
Alan Çalışması 0 0 0
Rapor Yazma 0 0 0
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı 1 12 12
Ara Sınav 1 1 1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı 1 12 12
Kısa Sınav 0 0 0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı 0 0 0
TOPLAM 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