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, students’ presentations	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, students’ presentations	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, students’ presentations	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, students’ presentations	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, students’ presentations	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

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