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REGIONAL COOPERATION AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL323 REGIONAL COOPERATION AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 5 3 3 8

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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. KEISUKE WAKIZAKA
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce the structure of international and global organizations leading as actors in the international system, its operation and functions and improve aptitude for evaluating roles of international organizations in the international system with a critical approach.
Contents of the Course Unit: In the class, We will learn the relations between theories of international relations and international organizations, international organizations' historical process, interactions between globalization and international organizations, the United Nation's historical process, structure and current issues, regional international organizations and non-governmental international organizations.

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

1. Explain working principles, goals and activities of international organizations.
2. Relate the rise of international organizations with international relations theories.
3. Interpret transformations in international organizations after political, economic and communal developments.
4. Compare different regional organizations in terms of their structure, functions and activities.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction Lecture, Question – Answer
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.19-30 Rise of International Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Şaban Çalış, “Uluslararasi Orgutler: Tanimlarin, Yaklasimlarin ve Tarihin Alacakaranligi”, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Saban Calis (ed.), Konya, Cizgi Bookstore, 2006. International organizations in the Light of Theories Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading the related article: Nilufer Erol, "Kuresellesme Surecinde Orgutleri Yeniden Dusunmek", Akademik Bakis, Volume 4, No. 7, 2010, p.79-89 Globalization and International Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.31-80 Historical Process of International Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.83-108 The World War I and foundation of League of Nations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading the related article: Melda Sur, "Birlesmis Milletler Orgutunun Gelişimi ve Gelecegi", Journal of Yasar University, Volume 8, Private Issue, 2013, p.2535-2550 United Nations: Historical Process and Structure Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007,p.152-194 Organization Related to The UN and Its Specialisation Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.152-194 United Nations in the Solutions of International Problems Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.194-235 Regional Military Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Uğur Ozkoker, Uluslararasi Siyasi, Askeri ve Ekonomik Orgutler, Istanbul, Der Publications, 2011, p.325-348 Regional International Organizations I Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.348-397 Regional International Organizations II Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.398-449 Non-Governmental International Organizations Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook: Mehmet Hasguler ve Mehmet Uludag, Uluslararasi Orgutler, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2007, p.459-506 General Evaluation Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Cogan, J. K. (Ed.) (2016), The Oxford Handbook of International Organizations, Orford University Press, Oxford.
Cagiran, M. E. (2013). Uluslararası Orgutler. 1st Edition. Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi.
Barkin, J. S. (2015), International Organization: Theories and Institutions, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.
Erol, N.(2010). Kuresellesme Surecinde Orgutleri Yeniden Dusunmek. Academic Bakis. 4(7), 79-89.
Sur, M. (2013). Birlesmis Milletler Orgutunun Gelisimi ve Gelecegi. Journal of Yasar University. 8 (Special Issue), 2535-2550.
Ozkoker, U.(2011). Uluslararasi Siyasi, Askeri ve Ekonomik Orgutler. Istanbul: Der Yayınları.
International Organization (periodical publications)

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 basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
3
2
Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
3
3
List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
2
2
Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
3
3
Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
3
2
Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
2
3
Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
3
2
Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
2
3
Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
0
2
To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
3
2
Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
3
2
Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
3
3
Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
3
2
To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
2
3
Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
2

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 9 117
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 28 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 20 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 209
Total Workload of the Course Unit 209
Workload (h) / 25.5 8,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 8,0