Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Relations
Course Code: INT101
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide students with a general framework of the discipline by introducing the basic concepts, theories, actors and historical development of international relations. It aims to develop students' ability to analyze, critically think and interpret current international developments.

Course Content

The core knowledge on the basic concepts of international relations, international system, foreign policy and security will be provided in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat Necip ARMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn the main concepts of discipline of International Relations
2.To be able to learn the historical evolution of International Relations
3.Be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of international relations.
4.Outline and critically analyze theories and subjects of IR.
5.Apply the main theories, and concepts used in the study of IR to the analysis of international developments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Devetak, R., George J., & Percy S., 2017, An Introduction to International Relations, Third Edition: Cambridge University Press
2.Nye, Joseph S., 2008, Understanding International Conflicts: An Introduction to Theory and History: Longman.
3.Jackson R. and Sorensen, 2016, G. Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches: Oxford University Press.
4.Baylis, J. and Owens, P. (Ed.), 2020, The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations: Oxford University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Richard Devetak: Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The birth of International Relations as a discipline
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 3 - Theoretical
Realism and Neorealism
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 4 - Theoretical
Liberalism and Neoliberal Institutionalism
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 5 - Theoretical
English School and International Society
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social Constructivism
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 7 - Theoretical
Marxism
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exams (predicted)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 9 - Theoretical
Midterm exams (predicted)
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 11 - Theoretical
International Law and Norms
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nonstate Actors
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 13 - Theoretical
Globalization and International Relations
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 14 - Theoretical
Security and War
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Devetak, R., George J., ve Percy S., 2017
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exams
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
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
3
3
4
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026