SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60312TAEOZ-POL0062	Introduction to International Relations	1	Spring	3	0	3	5

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Doçent Dr. PINAR SAYAN
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the emergence of the discipline; historical background of the current international system; fundamental concepts, theories, structures, institutions of the international relations as well as contemporary debates in the field.
Course Content:	Within the scope of this course, the emergence of the discipline; historical background of the current global system; the theories of international relations; international law and organizations; and the concepts such as nation-state, securitization, power, inequality and gender are covered.

Course Specific Rules

It is expected from students to read the weekly assignments.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Grasps the connection between international relations and political science and other social sciences
2) Comprehends the fundamental concepts of international relations
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Connects the historical development of the international system to the contemporary situation
2) Questions the institutions, structure and the norms of the international system
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Explains the current issues in international relations within the framework of international relations theories

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction	Mcgrew, A. (2022). “Globalization and Global Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 19-35. McKeil. (2017). “Student Feature – A Brief Introduction to the Study of International Relations” http://www.e-ir.info/2017/07/03/student-feature-a-brief-introduction-to-the-study-of-internatio nal-relations/ Neumann, I. B. (2014). “International Relations as a Social Science”, Millennium: Journal of International Studies Vol. 43(1), 330-350.
2)	The Historical Context	Lawson, G. (2022). “The Rise of Modern International Order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 39-54. Scott, L. (2022). “International History of the Twentieth Century” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 54-69. Arkeofili (2015, October 19). "İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri'nde Sergilenen 22 Tabletin Tercümesi" https://arkeofili.com/istanbul-arkeoloji-muzelerinde-sergilenen-22-tabletin-tercumesi/ Kaygusuz, Ö. (2023). “Egemenlik ve Vestfalyan Düzen” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 29-57.
3)	The Historical Context	Cox, M. (2022). “From the End of the Cold War to a New World Dis-order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 70-84. Hurrell, A. (2022). “Rising Powers and the Emerging Global Order” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 85-99. Çapan, Z. G. (2016). Re-Writing International Relations: History and Theory Beyond Eurocentrism in Turkey. London: Rowman&Littlefield, 13-53. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “What is a Country? The 4 Key Requirements for Statehood” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTX6gws9Nj8 Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “How do Countries Die? The 3 (or 4) Forms of State Extinction” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed3NHJwRBkc
4)	Theories of International Relations	Rosenboim, O. (2022). “Realism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 132-146. Dunne, T. (2022). “Liberal Internationalism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 103-115. Çelik Wiltse, E. (2023). “Liberalizm, İşbirliği, Kolektif Güvenlik ve Neoliberal Kurumsalcılık” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 143-167. Tuğtan, M. A. (2023). “Güç, Anarşi ve Realizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 117-143. Walt, S. M. (2009). “IR Theory for Lovers: A Valentine’s Guide” in Foreign Policy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/02/13/ir-theory-for-lovers-a-valentines-guide/
5)	Theories of International Relations	Barnett, B. (2022). “Social Constructivism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 194-209. Hansen, L. (2022). “Poststructuralism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 179-193. Hobden, S. and Wyn Jones, R. (2022). “Marxist Theories of International Relations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 116-131. Hülagu, F. (2023). “Marksizm ve Eleştirel Teoriler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 193-223. Rumelili, B. (2023). “İnşacılık/Konstrüktivism” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 167-193.
6)	Theories of International Relations	Kinsella, H. M. (2022). “Feminism” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 147-161. Sabaratnam, M. (2022). “Post-Colonial and Decolonial Approaches” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 162-178. Çapan, Z. G. (2016). Re-Writing International Relations: History and Theory Beyond Eurocentrism in Turkey. London: Rowman&Littlefield, 67-85. Rumelili, B. (2023). “Batı Merkezcilik ve Postkolonyalizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 223-245. Tür, Ö. and Aydın Koyuncu, Ç. (2023). “Feminizm” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 245-275. Weber, C. (2014). “Queer International Relations: From Queer to Queer IR”. International Studies Review, 16(14), 596-601. Fukuyama, F. (1989). "The End of History?", The National Interest. Menand, L. (August 27, 2018). “Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History”, The New Yorker.
7)	Nationalism and Race in World Politics	Anderson, B. (2006). Imagined Communities. London: Verso, 5-7. Breuilly, J. (2022). “Nationalism, National Self-Determination and International Relations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 488-504. Shilliam, R. (2022). “Race in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 276-292. Anderson, B. (1995). Hayali Cemaatler: Milliyetçiliğin Kökenleri ve Yayılması. Istanbul: Metis Yayınları, 19-23. Black History Month Interviews (2019) in E-International Relations https://www.e-ir.info/2019/10/31/black-history-month-interviews/ Kadirbeyoğlu, Z. and Sümer, B. (2023). “Ulus-Devletlerde Vatandaşlık ve Kimlik” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler. (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 553-571. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2020). “What is Self-Determination? (And Why is it So Misunderstood?)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkhWoFirV7A Wallerstein, I. (1991). “The Construction of Peoplehood: Racism, Nationalism, Ethnicity” in Race, Nation, Class: Ambiguous Identities. Balibar, E. and Wallerstein, I. London: Verso, 71-86. Wallerstein, I. (2007). “Halklılığın İnşası: Irkçılık, Milliyetçilik ve Etniklik” in Irk, Ulus, Sınıf: Belirsiz Kimlikler. Balibar, E. and Wallerstein, I. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları, 89-107.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	War, Conflicts and Ethics	Barkawi, T. (2022). “War and World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 213-227. Kiras, J. D. (2022). “Terrorism and Globalization” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 456-472. Entous, A. and Osnos, E. (2020, February 3). “Qassem Suleimani and How Nations Decide to Kill: A New Frontier in the Use of Assasination”. The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/02/10/qassem-suleimani-and-how-nations-decide -to-kill Balta, E. (2023). “Uluslararası Savaş” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 295-319. Documentary by Cannell, D. (2006). 638 Ways to Kill Castro. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0918485/ Greitens, S. C. (2022). “Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 473-487. Shapcott, R. (2020). “International Ethics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 207-225. Şatana, N. S. (2023). “İç Çatışma: Nedenler, Mekanizmalar ve Aktörler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 343-361.
10)	Security and Securitization	Baylis, J. (2022). “International and Global Security” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 228-243. Akgül Açıkmeşe, S. (2023). “Güvenlik, Güvenlik Çalışmaları ve Güvenlikleştirme” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 277-295. Baylis, J. (2018). “Uluslararası İlişkilerde Güvenlik Kavramı”, Uluslararası İlişkiler, Vol 5: 18, 69-85. Çalkıvik, A. (2023). “Soğuk Savaş ve Sonrası Güvenlik Siyaseti” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 319-343.
11)	International Political Economy	Phillips, N. (2022). “Global Political Economy” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 244-259. Watson, M. (2022). “Global Trade and Global Finance” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 441-455. Evans, T. and Thomas, C. (2022). “Poverty, Hunger and Development” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 425-440. Boyraz, C. (2023). “Küresel Üretim, Ticaret ve Finans” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 457-489. Güngen, A. R. (2023). “Kalkınma, Eşitsizlik ve Yoksulluk” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 489-513. Interview with Göran Therborn (2010). https://www.desigualdades.net/Phase-I/video_entrevista/Therborn/index.html Phillips, N. (2017). “Power and Inequality in the Global Political Economy”. International Affairs.
12)	International Law	Reus-Smit, C. (2022). “International Law” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 293-307. Little, R. (2020). “International Regimes” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 289-304. Denk, E. (2023). “Uluslararası İlişkilerin Hukuku: Vestfelyan Sistemden Küreselleşmeye” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 57-81.
13)	International Organizations	Park, S. (2022). “International Organizations in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 308-322. Curtis, D. E. A. and Taylor, P. (2022). “The United Nations” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 323-338. Best, E. and Christiansen, T. (2022). “Regionalism in International Affairs” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 355-373. Bellamy, A. J. and Wheeler, N. J. (2022). “Humanitarian Intervention in World Politics” in The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.) Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 521-536. Ker-Lindsay, J. (2019). “How does a Country Join the United Nations? The 3 Steps to UN Membership” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIkZpPaWzQQ Onursal Beşgül, Ö. (2023). “Yerelleşme, Bölgeselleşme ve Bütünleşme” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 593-615. Rüma, İ. (2023). “Uluslararası Örgütler” in Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (ed.) Balta, E. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 413-455.
14)	Final Exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Define the basic theories and concepts in the field of Political Science and International Relations,
2)	Identify the main actors, dynamics and power relations in national and international politics,
3)	Analyze current political events and issues in national and international politics,
4)	Relay the information to different groups through using quantitative and qualitative data; and written, verbal and visual communication tools,
5)	Interpret the field of Political Science and International Relations through its relations with other social sciences,
6)	Analyze problems and take initiative to solve them,
7)	Act in line with public good and citizenship awareness,
8)	Develop an analytical, comparative and critical perspective,
9)	Apply the knowledge in professional life,
10)	Acquire communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B2 in European Language Portfolio,
11)	Use information and communication technologies,
12)	Apply expert knowledge with ethical awareness and social responsibility,
13)	Evaluate national and international political developments within the framework of social justice and human rights,

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Reading
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation
Participation in Discussions

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	13	3	39
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	2	10	20
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	87
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	14	14
Semester Final Exam	1	28	28
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	42
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			129
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			5

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Baylis, J., Smith, S. and Owens, P. (2016). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press (7th Edition). Edkins, J. and Zehfuss, M. (2019). Global Politics: A New Introduction (eds.). London and New York: Routledge (3rd Edition).
References:	Balta, E. (2018). Küresel Siyasete Giriş: Uluslararası İlişkilerde Kavramlar, Teoriler, Süreçler (der.). İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları (3. Baskı).