Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Politics
Course Code: INR102
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to inform students on the non-state actors, which play a role in international politics, on diplomacy and diplomatic tools, globalization and its effects, regional economic integration and international trade issues.

Course Content

The course informs students about state and non-state actors in international relations, international law and organizations and diplomacy and international political economy.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the profession of diplomacy.
2.To be able to investigate the impact of economic issues over international politics as well as international security issues
3.To be able to examine the impact on states and international organizations in order to analyze the IR.
4.To be able to study the impact of new formations occurring in the international system (integration, globalization, etc.) over the foreign policies of states.
5. To be able to have background knowledge to understand further department courses in a better way.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Goldstein, Joshua S. and Pevehouse, Jon C. 2014. International Relations. 10th Edition 2013-14 Update, New Jersey: Pearson.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
International Organizations
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 233-254
Week 3 - Theoretical
International Law
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 254-270
Week 4 - Theoretical
War Crimes
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 270-279
Week 5 - Theoretical
International Trade
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 283-304
Week 6 - Theoretical
International Trade
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 304-317
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
Environment
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 387-403
Week 10 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Population
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 403-423
Week 11 - Theoretical
The North-South Gap
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 425-440
Week 12 - Theoretical
The North-South Gap
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 440-459
Week 13 - Theoretical
International Development
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 461-482
Week 14 - Theoretical
International Development
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Goldstein, p. 483-497
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Final Exams
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026