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 | Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
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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Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
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Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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Communication & Social |
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Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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 |