Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Relations Theory
Course Code: UTB538
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

Educate yourself about different theoretical approaches within the discipline of international relations students.

Course Content

In the discipline of international relations theory and other related concepts.The historical process of the formation of Theory in the discipline of international relations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The major theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and international relations to equip the students with necessary knowledge.
2. Learn the post-positivist theories of International Relations.
3. To be able to analyze comparative theories of international relations.
4.To be able to analyse today's international system XIX. and XX. analyze by using political history of 18th century.
5.To be able to follow the developments and literature related to the discipline of international relations and to have the knowledge of foreign language and the ability to reach the resources to contribute to this literature.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gözen, R. (der.), (2014), Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
2.Arı, T. (2002), Uluslararası İlişkiler Teorileri, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is a theory? Social sciences and international relationsWhy is theory needed?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Expectations from international relations theory
Week 3 - Theoretical
Positivist and post-positivist approach.
Week 4 - Theoretical
International Relations of ontological, methodological and epistemological issues.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The historical foundations of international relations theory.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Realist theory.
Week 7 - Theoretical
neo-realist theory.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Great Debates in International Relations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Critical Theory.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Post-modern theory.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Constructivist theory.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Post-structuralist theory.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Feminist theory.
Week 14 - Theoretical
neo-Marksist teoriler
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1403070
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination140343
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026