Information Package / Course Catalogue
Critical Theories in Ir
Course Code: SBUI603
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to discuss the historical foundations of critical theory and to analyze the main arguments of the theory and its effects on the discipline of international relations.

Course Content

Within the scope of this course, the historical development process and basic arguments of critical theories, which have an important place in the title of international relations theories, will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hikmet MENGÜASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.It is realized that students turn to international relations theories from an alternative perspective.
2.To be informed about the historical background of Critical Theory.
3.The effects of critical theory on the discipline of international relations are comprehended.
4.The works of the leading thinkers of critical theory in international relations are interpreted.
5.The effect of critical theory on the discipline of international relations is comprehended.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Burcu Bostanoğlu ve Mehmet Akif Okur, "Uluslararası İlişkilerde Eleştirel Teori - Hegemonya, Medeniyetler ve Robert W. Cox", İstanbul, İmge Kitabevi, 2009.
2.Antonio Gramsci, "Hapishane Defterleri", İstanbul, Dorlion Yayınevi, 2018.
3.Max Horkheimer, "Geleneksel ve Eleştirel Kuram, İstanbul, Yapı Kredi Yayınları 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Discussion on IR Theories
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Origins of Critical Theories in International Relations
Week 3 - Theoretical
German Idealism and Critical Theory
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Frankfurt School-1
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Frankfurt School-2
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gramsci-1
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gramsci-2
Week 8 - Theoretical
Debates on the Concept of Hegemony
Week 9 - Theoretical
Foucault's Influence
Week 10 - Theoretical
Eric Fromm
Week 11 - Theoretical
Robert Cox-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
Robert Cox-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Stephen Gill ve Andrew Linklater
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sanbonmatsu Criticism
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Examination
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Term Project115116
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
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
5
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026