The primary objective of this course is to explore the major topics in the discussions of world politics. While the in-class discussions and readings mostly revolve around theoretical arguments and historical developments, discussions on some of the most significant current events in world politics will also be explored. After going over the significance and historical evolution of world politics, different methodologies in studying world politics will also be discussed with examples. The course then turns to topics such as international law, international security, international cooperation and competition and human rights. Discussions on these topics will also take place throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s)
IR 402 4 World Politics 3 / 0 / 0
Corequisite(s)
IR 402 4 World Politics 3 / 0 / 0
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Çağın Bilgili
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Assistant Bozkurt Toral
Schedule
Monday 10:00-12:45; L-02
Office Hour(s)
Friday 14:00-15:00; 6- 04
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectues and Discussions
Principle Sources
Rourke, John T. and Boyer, Mark A. (2000). World Politics: International Politics on the World Stage.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the Course
Lecture
2. Week
Why do we study world politics?
Lecture
3. Week
Evolution of World Politics
Lecture
4. Week
Levels of Analysis
Lecture and Discussion
5. Week
Diplomacy and International Law
Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
The International Political Economy
Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
International and National Security
Lecture and Discussion
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Midterm
10. Week
Nationalism and Transnationalism
Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
National States and International Organizations
Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
The Impact of Media on World Politics
Lecture and Discussion
13. Week
Human Rights
Lecture and Discussion
14. Week
Review
Discussion
15. Week
Final exam
16. Week
Final exam
17. Week
Final exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To identify and use theoretical and practical knowledge in International Relations.
PO-2
To express ideas and assessments about contemporary debates in International Relations.
PO-3
To acknowledge ethical and scientific responsibilities of data collection, evaluation and publication.
PO-4
To monitor and interpret published studies in International Relations.
PO-5
To use a second language at an intermediate level.
PO-6
To analyze, compare and relate different local, regional and global developments in International Relations.
PO-7
To analyze, compare and relate International Relations with theories and practices of different associate departments and their sub-fields and to offer suggestions by combining these fields.
PO-8
To present substantial knowledge for various public, private and academic career positions.
PO-9
To analyze the emergence and functions of prominent regional and local actors and to make future projections about their actions.
PO-10
To theoretically and practically examine different events and facts in International Relations and Foreign Policy and to interpret their past, present, and future through a scientific perspective.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To employ major theoretic approaches in understanding the developments in world politics.
LO-2
To apply different methods and approaches in dealing with developments in world politics.
LO-3
To locate international law within the realm of world politics
LO-4
To evaluate the significance of economic independence and interdependence in current international affairs
LO-5
To relate theories of world politics with cases in practice.
