Information Package / Course Catalogue
English For International Relations I
Course Code: INT109
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 this course is to equip students with a foundational understanding of the basic terminology necessary to comprehend the literature in the field of International Relations. While the definitions of key concepts related to the discipline will be taught, students will also engage in activities designed to enhance their English language skills.

Course Content

This course contributes to the development of students' academic-level foreign language proficiency by presenting the fundamental concepts and terminology of the disciplines of International Relations and diplomacy through examples from the literature, as well as through student presentations and written essays.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Öncel SENÇERMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to read and learn the academic works written in the field of international relations.
2.Students will be able to comprehend the substantial terms of the discipline.
3.Students will be able to gain the ability of preparing presentation in English and present it.
4.Students gain the ability to follow and understand the audio-visual/social media resources and lectures, lectures, etc. in English.
5.Students gain the ability to understand basic English texts.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Patricia Friedrich, English for Diplomatic Purposes, (Multilingual Matters, 2016).
2.Jovan Kurbalija and Hannah Slavik, Language and Diplomacy, (Malta, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, 2001).
3.Walter Carlsnaes, Thomas Risse and Beth A. Simmons, Handbook of International Relations, (London: SAGE, 2013).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nation-State
Week 3 - Theoretical
Foreign policy
Week 4 - Theoretical
United Nations
Week 5 - Theoretical
European Union
Week 6 - Theoretical
International Law
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cold War
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
International Security
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethnic Conflict
Week 11 - Theoretical
International Migration
Week 12 - Theoretical
Human Rights
Week 13 - Theoretical
International Economy
Week 14 - Theoretical
Energy
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Revision
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 - Theory142370
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
2
4
4
2
2
3
OÇ-4
3
4
4
4
5
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026