Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Political Science and International Relations (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The course is centered on core theoretical debates in contemporary International Relations theory.
Course Content
The theories of International Relations are viewpoints to examine international events and processes to explain how our international system functions. The course will demonstrate how theory provides a road map and asserts explanatory power in the study and practice of international politics.
Required Resources
Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki, and Steve Smith. 2016. International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press.
Recommended Resources
Reus-Smit, C., & Snidal, D. (Eds.). (2008). The Oxford handbook of international relations. Oxford University Press.
Explanations
The mid-term and final exam will be two-hour written examinations. Candidates will be required to answer two questions, chosen from a list of four.
Rules
Attendance and participation are required. An attendance register will be taken at the start of each lesson. Two periods of lateness will count as one absence. Laptops can be used for taking lecture notes only. All mobile phones must be switched off completely before the lesson begins. Students should come to class prepared to discuss the weekly reading assignment.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To enable students to better understand the different ways in which international relations are conducted;
- To enable students to assess the contributions and shortcomings of both mainstream and critical IR theories;
- Research skills in identifying relevant primary and secondary texts by using relevant data sources, including electronic and bibliographic sources
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assignment | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Practice | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introductions, syllabus review | Course introductions, syllabus review |
| 2 | international Relations and Social Science | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Classical Realism | Chapter 2 |
| 4 | Structural Realism | Chapter 3 |
| 5 | Liberalizm | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Neoliberalizm | Chapter 5 |
| 7 | The English Scholl | Chapter 6 |
| 8 | Marksizm | Chapter 7 |
| 9 | MIDTERM’s Week (11-18 November) | MIDTERM’s Week (11-18 November) |
| 10 | Critical Theory | Chapter 8 |
| 11 | Konstrüktivizm | Chapter 9 |
| 12 | Feminizm | Chapter 10 |
| 13 | Normative International Relations Theory | Chapter 13 |
| 14 | International Relations Theory and Globalization | Chapter 15 |
| 15 | Sinav tekrari | Review |