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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
SPRI 102
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
French
Course Objectives: 

This course aims to provide basic knowledge about international relations and the basis for the preparation of other courses.

Course Content: 

In this course, the development of international relations, the basic concepts, theories, and actors and the functioning of the international system and international issues will be discussed.

Teaching Methods: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study
Assessment Methods: 
A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Learns the basic concepts and theories of International Relations. 13,15 1,2,3 A
Provides a general knowledge of the main actors in international relations. 4,13,15 1,2,3 A
Examines the international systems and polarization. 4,13,14,15 1,2,3,12 A
Discusses about current, local, regional and global problems. 3,4,14,15 1,2,3,12 A
Understands the instruments used in International Relations. 4,14,15 1,2,3,12 A
Identifies the factors affecting foreign policies of States. 4,14,15 1,2,3,12 A

 

 

Course Flow

Week Topics Study Materials
1 INTRODUCTION: THEORIES AND CONCEPTS  
2 INTRODUCTION: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND METHODOLGY  
3 ACTORS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS : STATE  
4 ACTORS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS : INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS-NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS-MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS  
5 FOREIGN POLICY  
6 STATE'S FOREIGN POLICY: DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS  
7 MIDTERM EXAM  
8 INSTRUMENTS OF STATE POWER  
9 INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM  
10 COOPERATION AND INTEGRATION  
11 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS : PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS-1  
12 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS : PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS-2  
13 INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY-1  
14 INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY-2  
15 GENERAL REVISION  
16 FINAL EXAM  

Recommended Sources

Textbook Paquin Stéphane,Deschênes Dany, Introduction aux relations internationales : Théories, pratiques et enjeux, Paris : Chenelière Education, 2009.

Roche Jean-Jacques,  Relations Internationales, Paris : LDGJ, 2009.

Additional Resources Sur Serge, Relations internationales, Paris : Montchrestien, 2004.

Zarka Jean-Claude, Relations Internationales, Paris : Ellipses Marketing, 2010.

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Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 100
Quizzes    
Assignment    
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   40
Total   100

 

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students should be able to conduct independent research or undergraduate theses in their discipline by specifying information needs for investigating a topic-of interest, accessing the appropriate sources of knowledge, and preparing a comprehensive research/project report.          
2 Students should be able to set goals and objectives, plan strategies and projects in their business life and working domain          
3 Students should be able to critically evaluate the body of knowledge in their area, assess self-competency, and direct self-learning efforts accordingly. Within this respect,  students should understand the importance of life-long learning     X    
4 Student should perform a multilevel analysis of national and global dynamics, and should understand the importance of flexible thinking, adaptability, and the ability to formulate innovative solutions to pursue a successful career.       X  
5 Students should be able to effectively communicate in written or oral French with people from diverse backgrounds, and should have the French proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics that shape their discipline. By improving their French proficiency, they improve their competitive power in the field they work.          
6 By learning a second language, students have the opportunity to increase their work field          
7 Students should understand the importance of respect for individual and cultural diversity, and should be able to emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings          
8 Students should be able to use qualitative and quantitative research methods through appropriate computer programs          
9 Students should understand standards of personal, professional and social ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices related to their discipline, and have awareness of the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to society.          
10 Within the framework of the knowledge acquire in the field, students should understand the personal, social, and ecological dimensions of social responsibility, and have the awareness that being socially responsible is an active citizenship duty of each and every individual.          
11 Students should know that universality of social rights and social justice are the principle components of contemporary society, and that scientific thinking is an essential prerequisite for maintaining social advancement and global competitiveness.          
12 Students should understand the importance of quality, safety and health management, corporate social responsibility, personal, professional, and cross-cultural respect, and professional ethics in maintaining organizational sustainability in Professional life and working institutions and organizations.          
13 Students should internalize the concepts and theoretical models in the social, political and economic domains through a multi-dimensional perspective by implementing scientific research methods; have the capability to research, access and analyze issues in their field.         X
14 By learning the Turkish political system and the functioning of domestic and international politics, the students develop their capacity to analyze         X
15 Students should have evaluate the models on the attitudes and behaviors of the states, the functioning of the international political and economic system, problems in international relations through the acquired theoretically and practically  advanced knowledge; should have ability to think analytically         X

ECTS

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 12 12
Homework      
Final examination 1 18 18
Total Work Load     126
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     5,04
ECTS Credit of the Course     5