This course identifies the external processes that affect states in a multi-disciplinary approach. The students will exposed to the recent developments in international politics through a theoretical lens acquired in IR theory courses. One aspect of the course is to furnish students with the capacity to link internal/domestic developments to external events. The issues where they will be able to develop the linkage will be foreign policy making and the impact of domestic politics on foreign policy making. In that aspect, the course is mostly geared towards the liberal institutionalist school of IR. The course will focus on the impact of the international crisis on domestic structures, the concept of change and turbulence in international politics, the role of culture and identity in world politics.
World Politics (IR 394)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| International Studies | * | ||
| International Studies | * | ||
| Political Science | * | ||
| Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
| Political Science and International Relations | * | ||
| Political Science (Previous Name: Social and Political Sciences) | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
? to develop a knowledge and understanding of key issues in the international arena.
? to explore trends in debates about how the 'new international agenda' relates to the
interests of key actors, and about perceptions of key issues and problems.
? to enhance students? capabilities to apply their knowledge and analysis of international
relations in both a verbal and written context
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop a knowledge and understanding of key issues in the international arena. 2. Explore trends in debates about how the 'new international agenda' relates to the interests of key actors, and about perceptions of key issues and problems. 3. Apply knowledge and analysis of international relations in both a verbal and written context. 4. Demonstrate improvement in written communication skills
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 5
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 3
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 5
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 5
1. Analyze global affairs from international relations and economics perspectives. 5
2. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the international affairs. 5
3. Compete for increasing opportunities in careers within the newly emerging global institutions. 4
4. Evaluate the international political events and present their views and positions on international affairs with advanced oral and written skills. 5
1. To analyze national and global events from various social science perspectives. 5
2. To demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge on political science and international relations and to state views and positions with advanced oral and written skills. 5
3. To compete for increasing career opportunities in national and global institutions. 4
4. To (be able to) understand and follow the changes in political behaviours, opinions and structures. 5
5. To gain the ability to make logical inferences on social and political issues based on comparative and historical knowledge. 4
1. Understand and follow changes in patterns of political behavior, ideas and structures. 4
2. Develop the ability to make logical inferences about social and political issues on the basis of comparative and historical knowledge. 4
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 35 |
| Midterm | 25 |
| Assignment | 10 |
| Participation | 10 |
| Presentation | 20 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Readings |
W. Raymond Duncan, Barbara Jancar-Webster, Bob Switky (eds.). World Politics in the21st Century. Longman, 2003. There is also a compilation of articles. |