Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Readings of International Relations
Course Code: SBUI620
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 this course is to read and interpret the classic contemporary works of International Relations discipline within present day's analyses.

Course Content

In this course, the classic works of the International Relations discipline will be read and interpreted within a contemporary framework.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hikmet MENGÜASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Can follow the development of the discipline by reading the basic works of the discipline of International Relations.
2.Have in-depth knowledge of the basic concepts and theories of the International Relations discipline.
3.Develops individual comments and evaluations about the classic works of the discipline.
4.Finds the opportunity to compare different views and comments with in-class discussions and comments.
5.Develops research and analysis skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.A weekly reading list will be provided.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Kissinger A. Henry, “Domestic Structure and Foreign Policy”, Daedalus, 95:2 (Spring, 1966), pp. 503-529; Bull Hedley, “International Theory: The Case for a Classical Approach”, World Politics, Vol. 18, No. 3 (Apr., 1966); Ashley K. Richard, “Political Realism and Human Interests”, International Studies Quarterly, Vol. 25, No. 2, (June, 1981); Hoffmann H. Stanley, “An American Social Science: International Relations”, Daedalus, 106: 3 (Summer, 1977), pp. 41-60; Hoffmann H. Stanley, “International Relations: The Long Road to Theory”, World Politics, Vol. 11, No. 3 (Apr., 1959); Smith Steve, “The United States and the Discipline of International Relations: “Hegemonic Country, Hegemonic Discipline”, International Studies Review, Vol. 4, No. 2.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Waltz N. Kenneth, “The Origins of War in Neorealist Theory”, The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, Vol. 18, No. 4, (Spring, 1988), pp. 615-628; Waltz N. Kenneth, “Structural Realism after the Cold War”, International Security, 25:1 (Summer, 2000), pp.5-41.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Spykman J. Nicholas, “Geography and Foreign Policy, “Part I, The American Political Science Review, Vol. 32, No. 1 (Feb., 1938); SpykmanJ. Nicholas, “Geography and Foreign Policy”, Part II, The American Political Science Review, Vol. 32, No. 2 (Feb., 1938).
Week 5 - Theoretical
Buzan Bary, “Change and Insecurity”, Contemporary Security Policy, 20(3) (Dec. 1999); Buzan Barry, “Peace, Power, and Security: Contending Concepts in the Study of International Relations”, Journal of Peace Research, Vol. 21, No. 2, (June, 1984); Wolfers Amold, “National Security as an Ambiguous Symbol”, Source: Political Science Quarterly, Vol. 67, No. 4 (Dec., 1952);
Week 6 - Theoretical
Walt M.Stephen, “The Renaissance of Security Studies”, International Studies Quarterly, Vol. 35, No. 2 Jun., 1991); Smith Steve,“The Increasing Insecurity of Security Studies: Conceptualizing Security in the Last Twenty Years”, Contemporary Security Policy, 20 (3) (Dec. 1999); Baldwin David, “Security Studies and the End of the Cold War,” World Politics Vol. 48, No. 1 (October 1995); Haftendom Helga, “The Security Puzzle: Theory-Building and Discipline-Building in International Security”, International Studies Quarterly 35:1 (1991).
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cox W.Robert, “Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory”, MiUenniumJoumal of International Studies 10, 1981; Cox W.Robert, “Gramsci, Hegemony and International Relations Relations : An Essay in Method” , MiUennium-Joumal of International Studies June 1983 12: 162-175.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cox W.Robert, “Social Forces, States and World Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory”, MiUenniumJoumal of International Studies 10, 1981; Cox W.Robert, “Gramsci, Hegemony and International Relations Relations : An Essay in Method” , MiUennium-Joumal of International Studies June 1983 12: 162-175.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Axelrod Robert and Keohane O.Robert, “Achieving Gooperation under Anarchy: Strategies and Institutions”, World Politics, Vol. 38, No. 1 (Oct., 1985); Oye A.Kenneth, “Explaining Cooperation under Anarchy: Hypotheses and Strategies”, World Politics, Vol. 38, No. 1 (Oct, 1985); Doyle W. Michael, “Iiberalism and World Politics”, The American Political Science Review, Vol. 80, No. 4 (Dec., 1986);
Week 10 - Theoretical
Jervis Robert, “Hypotheses on Misperception”, World Politics, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Apr., 1968); Jervis Robert, “Realism, Neoliberalism, and Cooperation: Understanding the Debate”, International Security, 24:1 (Summer, 1999), pp. 42-63; Keohane O. Robert, “International Institutions: Two Approaches”, International Studies Quarterly, Vol. 32, No. 4 (Dec., 1988).
Week 11 - Theoretical
Posen Barry, “The Security Dilemma and Ethnic Conflict.” Survival, 35:1 (1993); Sambanis Nicholas, “What Is Civil War?: Conceptual and Empirical Complexities of an Operational Definition” Journal of Conflict Resolution December 2004 48: pp. 814-858; Vasquez AJohn, “Why Do Neighbors Fight? Proximity, Interaction, or Territoriality”, Journal of Peace Research, Vol. 32, No. 3 (Aug., 1995); Wright Quincy, “The Escalation of International Conflicts” Journal of Conflict Resolution, vol: 9, no: 4 (December 1965), pp. 434-449; Philpott Daniel, “The Religious Roots of Modem International Relations”, World Politics, Vol. 52, No. 2 Jan., 2000).
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gaddis L. John, “History, Theory, and Common Ground”, International Security, 22:1 (Summer, 1997), pp. 75-85; Gilpin Robert, “The Theory of Hegemonic War”, Source: The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, Vol. 18, No. 4, The Origin and Prevention of Majör Wars (Spring, 1988); Kim Woosang, “Power Transitions and Great Power War from Westphalia to Waterloo”, World Politics, Vol. 45, No. 1 (Oct, 1992).
Week 13 - Theoretical
Linklater Andrew, “The Question of Next Stage in International Relations Theory : A Critical theoretical perspective”, Millennium Journal of International Studies 21 1992, pp. 77-98; Moravcsik Andrew and Legro W. Jeffrey, “Is Anybody Stili a Realist?”, International Security, 24:2 (Fail, 1999), pp. 5-55.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mearsheimer J.John, “Back to the Future: Instability in Europe afterthe Cold War”, International Security, 15:1 (Summer, 1990), pp. 5-56; Levy S. Jack ,“Declining Power and the Preventive Motivation for War”, World Politics, Vol. 40, No. 1 (Oct., 1987).
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
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 - Theory143384
Assignment115116
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
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