Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Security
Course Code: INT207
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

Examine the theoretical and conceptual perspectives on the security concept in the International Relations discipline

Course Content

The purpose of this course is to explore some of the major concepts, theories, and accumulated knowledge in the area of international security, and to gain experience in applying this knowledge to empirical cases. The choice in this course is to concentrate on a more in-depth discussion of some major concepts, as well as their applications to some major wars and conflicts, rather then on a sweeping overview of the entire field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Bülent Sarper AĞIR
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn different definitions of security concept
2.To be able to learn different perspectives on security concept
3.To be able to analyse the international security issues with tehoretical perspective
4.To be able to learn different conceptualizations in Security Studies
5.To be able to analyse current security issues theoretically
6.To be able to learn the evolution of Security Studies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Paul Williams, Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, London, 2018
2.Collins, A. (2010). Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford: Oxford University Pres
3.Barry Buzan, People, States and Fear: An Agenda for International Security Studies in the Post-Cold War Era, ECPR Press, Colchester, 2007
4.Barry Buzan, Ole Weaver and Jaap de Wilde, Security: A New Framework for Analysis, Lynne Rienner Publishers, London, 1997
5.Columba Peoples and Nick Vaughan-Williams, Critical Security Studies: An Introduction, Routledge, Londra, 2010
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Security Concept: An Overview
Week 2 - Theoretical
The concept of war, its history, development, reasons and types
Week 3 - Theoretical
The concept of strategy and its development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Peace concept, peace studies and types of violence
Week 5 - Theoretical
Traditional Security Conception
Week 6 - Theoretical
Liberal Security Conception
Week 7 - Theoretical
Widening and Deepening of Security Concept
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Concept of Deterrence and Game Theory
Week 10 - Theoretical
Globalization and Security
Week 11 - Theoretical
Copenhagen School of Security Studies and Sectorial Security Conception, Societal Security, Regional Security Complex and Securitization
Week 12 - Theoretical
Social Constructivist Security Studies, Third World Security Studies and the Concept of Weak State
Week 13 - Theoretical
Paris school and Critical Security Studies, Human Security
Week 14 - Theoretical
Feminist Security Studies
Week 15 - Theoretical
Aberystwyth School and the Concept of Emancipation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
3
4
4
OÇ-4
3
4
4
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
4
3
3
OÇ-6
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026