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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
SPOL 592
Semester: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
French
Course Objectives: 

The aim of the course is to provide students with information about the analysis methods of different geopolitical approaches, and the ability to develop and evaluate geopolitical methods.

Course Content: 

This course includes topics such as geopolitics as a concept, the differences of geopolitics from other concepts such as strategy, geostrategy and geography, the relationship between International Relations and geopolitics, the method of geopolitics, different geopolitical schools, borders, sovereignty and power rivalries based on geography.

Teaching Methods: 
Teaching Methods 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion
Assessment Methods: 
Assessment Methods A: Exam; C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching & Learning Methods Asssesments Methods
1) Examines different International Relations theories. 1,2,8 1,2,3 A, C
2) Explains the evolution of international relations as a theoretical discipline. 1,2,8 1,2,3 A, C
3) Comprehends the main concepts and arguments of International Relations theories. 1,2,8 1,2,3 A, C
4) Examines the main theoretical discussions of the International Relations discipline. 1,2,8 1,2,3 A, C
5) Explains the field of International Relations critically. 1,2,8 1,2,3 A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 General presentation of the course and introduction: What is geopolitics? Readings, article and note sharing
2 Geopolitics, strategy and geostrategy Readings, article and note sharing
3 Power relations and geopolitics in International Relations Readings, article and note sharing
4 Geopolitics and geopolitical representations as a method Readings, article and note sharing
5 Different geopolitical schools (I): Sweden and Germany Readings, article and note sharing
6 Different geopolitical schools (II): UK and USA Readings, article and note sharing
7   Different geopolitical schools (III): French understanding of geopolitics Readings, article and note sharing
8 MIDTERM Readings, article and note sharing
9 Borders and Geopolitics in International Relations Readings, article and note sharing
10 Sovereignty and power relations Readings, article and note sharing
11 Geopolitics and leves of analysis Readings, article and note sharing
12 Geopolitics and cartography Readings, article and note sharing
13 Student presentations and discussion-I Readings, article and note sharing
14   Student presentations and discussion-I Readings, article and note sharing
15   General assessment: new meanings of geopolitics in the 21st century Readings, article and note sharing
16 FINAL EXAM Readings, article and note sharing

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Pascal Boniface, La Géopolitique, 4e édition, Eyrolles, Paris, 2017. Klauss Dodds, Geopolitics a very short introduction, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2007
Additionnal Resources Yves Lacoste, Coğrafya savaşmak içindir, çeviren: Ayşın Arayıcı, İstanbul : Özne Yayınları, 1998. Alexandre Defay, Jeopolitik, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara, Kasım 2005.
Yves Lacoste (dir.), Méditerranée : nations en conflit, Paris : La Découverte, 1998.

Material Sharing

Lectures will be provided by teh professor.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 50
Quizzes 0 0
Assignment 1 50
  Toplam 100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES 1 60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES 1 40
  Toplam 100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
    1 2 3 4 5
1 Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.         X
2 Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.         X
3 Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.       X  
4 Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology       X  
5 Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems. X        
6 Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.       X  
7 Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.     X    
8 Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.         X
9 Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze the similarities and differences between political systems.     X    

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities   Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)   15 3 45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)   10 4 50
Quiz, presentation, etc.   1 50 50
Mid-terms   2 15 30
Homework   1 25 25
Final   1 50 50
Total Workload       250
Total Workload / 25 (h)       10
ECTS Credit of the Course       10