Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Issues in International Politics
Course Code: UYL533
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master'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 is designed for helping develop an analytical and academic perspective over contemporary political issues within theoretical framework.

Course Content

Syrian crisis Identity and Politics Global Terrorism Refugees and politics New arising global economies and power shift

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Cemal Alpgiray BÖLÜCEK
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyses the international developments and current issues.
2.To discuss issues of American hegemony and the rise of Asia.
3.To introduce to the global and regional security issues.
4.To introduce to the global and regional security institutions
5.To discuss issues like climate change and energy security.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Academic papers will be announced during the course.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Understanding world politics
Week 3 - Theoretical
History of International Politics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Globalization
Week 5 - Theoretical
World politics after the Cold War
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nationalism and ethnicity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental issues in world politics
Week 8 - Theoretical
International terrorism
Week 9 - Theoretical
USA, Russia and China
Week 10 - Theoretical
Financial crises, poverty and global inequality
Week 11 - Theoretical
Middle East and conflicts
Week 12 - Theoretical
Migration and refugees -I
Week 13 - Theoretical
Göç ve mülteci sorunu -II
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exams
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 - Theory143384
Assignment115116
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
5
5
4
5
2
4
4
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
3
3
4
5
4
5
3
2
4
OÇ-4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026