INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL421	INTERNATIONAL SECURITY	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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course offers an advanced overview of the key international security issues in terms of both military and non-military security such as ‘’terrorism’’, ‘’new wars’’, ‘’nuclear proliferation’’, ‘’arms trade in conventional weapons’’, ‘’intelligence and security’’, ‘’private military and security companies’’, ‘’environmental security’’, ‘’food security’’, ‘’health and security’’ as well as several cases including great powers’ security policies and emerging new challanges arising from regional security problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include horizontal and vertical factors and subjects effecting the international security after the end of Cold War which has brought before new security concept in the field of international relations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
On completing the course a successful student should be able to: [i] understand a wide range of contemporary security issues and the potential relations between them [ii] formulate academically informed opinions about, and demonstrate knowledge in depth of, particular contemporary security issues [iii] understand the differences between the narrow and the broader security agenda.

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 course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 11-31	Global Security, Defining Security and the type of security threats.Booth,Ken	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading the related subject in the course book:Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 8-19 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook	Defining International Security Studies	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading the related subject in the course book:Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 158-225 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook	International Security Studies, widening and deepening security	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading the related subject in the course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 31-50	Security and Social Critique, David Mutimer	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading the related subject in the course book: Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 51-68	Gender and Security, Natasha Marhia	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading the related subject in the course book: Paul D. Williams, Security Studies an Introduction, Routledge, 2008, p. 279-283ISBN0-203-92660-9 Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-101	Human Security, Responsible to Protect	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-101	Continue- Human Security -The Barcelona Version of Human Security, The Impact of the War on Terror, The Critiques of Human Security, Reconstructing Human Security	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 68-85	Security and (Global) Risks, Sabine Selchow	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 68-85	Security and (Global) Risks, Sabine Selchow	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-103	Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation, Maria Rost Rublee	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 85-103	Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation, Maria Rost Rublee	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 105-126	Terrorism and Antiterrorism, Ekaterina Stepanova	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 105-126	Terrorism and Antiterrorism, Ekaterina Stepanova	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 160-175	Natural Resources and Insecurity, Anouk S. Rigterink	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p. 160-175	Natural Resources and Insecurity, Anouk S. Rigterink	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.232-247	The Evolution of International Peacekeeping, Renata Dwan	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.232-247	The Evolution of International Peacekeeping, Renata Dwan	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.247-265	State-Building, Nation-Building, and Reconstruction, Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic, Denisa Kostovicova, and David Rampton	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading the related subject in the course book: by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell, p.247-265	State-Building, Nation-Building, and Reconstruction, Vesna Bojicic-Dzelilovic, Denisa Kostovicova, and David Rampton	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Edited by Kaldor Marry, Rangelov Iavor,(2014),The Handbook of Global Security Policy.Wiley Blackwell,
Buzan, Barry, Hansen, Lene, The Evoluation of International Security Studies, Cambridge University Press, 2009,p. 8-19 ISBN-13 978-0-511-65179-3 eBook
Paul D. Williams, Security Studies an Introduction, Routledge, 2008, p. 279-283ISBN0-203-92660-9
Alan Collins, Çağdaş Güvenlik Çalışmaları, Çeviren, Nasuh Uslu,3ncü Baskı, Eylül 2017, Uluslararası İlişkiler Kütüphanesi, ISBN: 978-605-65942-9-8
Peter Hough, Understanding Global Security, 2004, Routledge, New York, İSBN: 0-203-40318-5
Kim R. Holmes, What is National Security, The Heritage Foundation, 2015 Index of US Military Strength.
Bary Buzan, New patterns of global security in the twenty-first century, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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)
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	1	10	10
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	1	10	10
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	1	1	1
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	0	132