- Course Code
- HMAN514
- Semester
- Second Term (Spring)
- Theory+Practice
- 4 + 0
- ECTS
- 4
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | Second Term (Spring) |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain knowledge of geopolitical concepts, theories, and their historical development.
- Develop the ability to analyze the influence of geography on international politics.
- Enhance skills to relate and interpret geopolitical theories with current events and understand the geopolitical characteristics and power dynamics of different regions.
- Acquire critical thinking skills to assess and propose solutions for contemporary geopolitical crises.
- Obtain the ability to evaluate modern geopolitical threats and opportunities.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course explores geopolitics as a discipline that examines the influence of geography on international politics, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects. Students will analyze global and regional power dynamics, geopolitical theories, and their implications in the modern world. Contemporary issues such as energy security, environmental factors, border disputes, and the impact of technology on geopolitics will also be discussed in depth. The course aims to provide a critical perspective for understanding international relations through a geographical lens. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
What is Geopolitics? Key Concepts and Historical Background |
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2nd Week |
The Impact of Geography on Power |
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3rd Week |
Classical Geopolitical Theories |
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4th Week |
Modern Geopolitics and Globalization |
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5th Week |
Energy Geopolitics |
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6th Week |
Regional Geopolitics: The Middle East |
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7th Week |
Europe's Geopolitics |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Geopolitics of South and East Asia |
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10th Week |
Cyber Geopolitics and Technology Wars |
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11th Week |
Geopolitics and Environmental Factors |
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12th Week |
Geopolitical Crises and Conflict Management |
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13th Week |
Future Geopolitical Dynamics |
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14th Week |
General Evaluation and Discussion |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | The Geopolitics Reader, Routledge; 2nd edition, 2006 Gearoid O Tuathail, Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge
Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2014, Klaus Dodds
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
20 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
45 |
45 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
22 |
22 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 117 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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