INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES

PSIR418

Course Code: PSIR418
Semester: Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Eighth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Cihan Dizdaroğlu

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understand how the discipline of International Relations has evolved as a discipline
Comprehend the theoretical background of the philosophical background that constitutes the discipline
Discuss the main arguments, debates and scope of International Relations Theories
Analytically apply their theoretical knowledge to world politics.
By learning international relations theories in a critical way they gain an advantage in written and oral exams that they will enter in pursuit of their careeries in the field of international relations.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the main theories of the discipline of International Relations and to familiarize them with different theoretical approaches. The course also aims to introduce students to different narrative, analytical, and critical approaches to the discipline. Theories such as classical and structural realism, liberalism, neorealism, constructionism, critical theory, feminism, etc. will be examined comparatively. Through course readings and class discussions, students are encouraged not only to learn existing theories, but also to develop their own approaches

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the Course
2^nd Week	Realism I: Classical Realism
3^rd Week	Realism II: Structural Realism (Neorealism)
4^th Week	Liberalism
5^th Week	Public Holiday - Ramadan Feast
6^th Week	Neoliberalism
7^th Week	Midterm Week
8^th Week	The English School
9^th Week	Critical Theory
10^th Week	Public Holiday - National Sovereignty and Children's Day
11^th Week	Constructivism
12^th Week	Feminism
13^th Week	Post-Colonialism
14^th Week	Green Theory

Recommended or Required Reading

Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith (eds.) (2013) International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	35
Attendance	1	20
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1.5	1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	40	40
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	40	40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1.5	1.5
Homework
Total Work Load			153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3		X
K4					X
K5
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X
K9
K10				X
K11	X	X	X
K12
K13				X