Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SBU337 | AMERICAN POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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 improve aptitude for examining factors shaping domestic policy in the USA, effects of foreign policy in the USA in the regional and global level and discussing struggles of the USA on rebuilding the international system in the historical process at the level of bachelor’s degree. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include characteristics of foreign policy in the USA differentiating from foreign policies in other states and their sources; the position of the USA foreign policy coming into play in the world policy as of the first quarter of 20th century taken in the following historical period (1st World War, Period between world wars, 2nd World War, Cold War and post war) and transformations of it. |
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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Analyze USA foreign policy at a global level. |
Compare ABD domestic and foreign policies in the USA cyclically. |
Interpret changes in the USA foreign policy following the Cold War. |
Evaluate current developments in the USA foreign policy analytically. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction, Course Introduction | Lecture, discussion |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 5-18. | Foreign Policy in the USA and World Policy | Lecture, discussion |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Ataç, C. A., "Bagimsizlik Savasciligindan Dunya Hukumdarligina Amerikan Imparatorluk Tarihsel Gelisimi", DoguBati, Issue:42, (2007), p. 111-126. | The USA as a World Country | Lecture, discussion |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikası: İkinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 23-46. | The USA from World War to Cold War | Lecture, discussion |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 47-74. | The USA in the New World: Containment Policy | Lecture, discussion |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 75-104. | Cold War Depressions: North-South tension, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam War | Lecture, discussion |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 105-132. | Detente (Detant) and The World Order Policy | Lecture, discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 133-156. | Revival of Great Power Conflict: Carter ve Reagen Period | Lecture, discussion |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 157-180. | End of Cold War | Lecture, discussion |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 181-208. | The USA in the Unipolar World | Lecture, discussion |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 209-260. | New World Old Stresses | Lecture, discussion |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 261-318 | The USA under fire: September 11 and post events | Lecture, discussion |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 319-346. | Obama ad Renewal Period | Lecture, discussion |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J., Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Ikinci Dunya Savasindan Gunumuze, p. 347-372. | Cracks in the Unipolar Order and Acceding Trump | Lecture, discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Hook, S. W. ve Spainer J. (2016), Amerikan Dis Politikası: Ikinci Dunya Savasi'ndan Gunumuze, Inkilap Kitabevi, Istanbul. |
Cakmak, C., Dinc, C. ve Ozturk, A. (2011), Yakin Donem Amerikan Dis Politikasi: Teori ve Pratik, Nobel Academic Publications, Ankara. |
Atac, C. A., "Bagimsizlik Savasciligindan Dunya Hukumdarligina Amerikan Imparatorluk Tarihsel Gelisimi", DoguBati, number:42, (2007), sf. 111-126. |
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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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 | 3 | 39 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 12 | 2 | 24 |
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 | 43 | 0 | 129 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |