Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Relations Theories II
Course Code: ULU354
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims at disciplining students of international relations in utilizing different theoretical perspectives and comparing different approaches.

Course Content

This course is much like a continuation of the Theories I course. The aim of this course is to introduce classical and contemporary theories and related issues within the conceptual patterns and related discussions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Utku YAPICI
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able tocomprehend basics of theories of international relations.
2.To be able to analyze international events from a theoretical perspective.
3.To be able to study on future teoretical analysis in the light of international theories.
4.To be able to develop the skills of thinking theoretically
5.Students will have information about the theories of international relations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arı, T. (2009). Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri: Çatışma, Hegemonya, İşbirliği, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları.
2.Dunne, T., Kurki, M., & Smith, S. (eds) (2007). International relations theories: discipline and diversity. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3.Griffiths, M. (2007). International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction. London:Routledge.
4.Burchill, S. (2005). Theories of International Relations. New York: Palgrave MacMillan.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Theory and Paradigm
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Transnationalism and Interdependency
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theories of Multilateralism
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Feminism
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Integration Theory
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Normative Theories and System Theory
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Normative Theories and System Theory
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 9 - Theoretical
International Regime Theories
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Frankfurt School and Discussions
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Copenhagen Schoold and Discussions
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Post-modernism and International Relations
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gramscianism and Neo-Gramscianism and Discussions
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 14 - Theoretical
International Conflicts and Hypotheses
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Tayyar Arı, Uluslararası İlişkilere Giriş, MKM, 2013. Tim Dunne, Milja Kurki ve Steve Smith (ed), International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford University Press, 2007. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007. Colin Elman ve Miriam Fendius Elman (eds), Progress in International Relations Theory: Appraising the Field, MIT Press, 2003. Martin Griffiths, International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An introduction, Routledge, 2007.
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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