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International Relations Master's with Thesis
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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of SOCIAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS / International Relations Master's with Thesis
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ULS5811Philosophy of International Relations and Realist Theory3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Bülent ŞENER
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to examine the intellectual foundations and development of international relations with their philosophical dimensions.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : understand and explain the nature and operating philosophy of international relations.11,
PO - 2 : interpret the works of leading writers of realist literature in the field of international relations.11,
PO - 3 : examine the basic concepts of international relations from a philosophical perspective.11,
PO - 4 : understand the ontological foundations of the international system.11,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The nature and development of international relations and the approaches and basic works of leading writers in Realist literature.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to the Philosophy of International Relations (I)
 Week 2Introduction to the Philosophy of International Relations (II)
 Week 3Six Principles of Political Realism (I)
 Week 4Six Principles of Political Realism (II)
 Week 5Balance of Power Theory (I)
 Week 6Balance of Power Theory (II)
 Week 7Security Dilemma Phenomenon (I)
 Week 8Security Dilemma Phenomenon (II)
 Week 9Mid-term
 Week 10Anarchy and Polarity (I)
 Week 11Anarchy and Polarity (II)
 Week 12Alliances (I)
 Week 13Alliances (II)
 Week 14War and Peace (I)
 Week 15War and Peace (II)
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Wight, C. & Joseph, J. 2010; Scientific Realism and International Relations, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 25/11/2023 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 15/01/2023 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 7 14 98
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 7 42
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 6 7 42
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load226